About this property
The Wilkeson Cut Stone Company operated the oldest sandstone quarry in the Pacific Northwest. It began operations in the 1870s and produced sandstone that was used for the Washington State Capitol in Olympia among other major buildings. The quarry and the company's other facilities near the town of Wilkeson, Washington, were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
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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 78002770. It was listed on June 6, 1978.
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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 Walker Cut Stone Company listed on the National Register?
Walker Cut Stone Company was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 6, 1978.
What type of historic resource is Walker Cut Stone Company?
Walker Cut Stone Company is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Walker Cut Stone Company?
The period of significance for Walker Cut Stone Company is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near Walker Cut Stone Company?
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