About this property
Lewis Army Museum (originally Fort Lewis Military Museum) is a military museum at Joint Base Lewis–McChord in the state of Washington, U.S. It is housed in the historic former Red Shield Inn, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and can be seen prominently from Interstate 5. It is the only certified U.S. Army museum on the West Coast.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 79002552. It was listed on February 14, 1979.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Red Shield Inn listed on the National Register?
Red Shield Inn was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 14, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Red Shield Inn?
Red Shield Inn is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Red Shield Inn?
The period of significance for Red Shield Inn is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Red Shield Inn?
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