About this property
Appleton Locks 1–3 Historic District is a historic district partly in the city of Appleton, Wisconsin. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places for its significance in transport and engineering. The district includes three locks on the Lower Fox River: Appleton Lock 1 in the Lower Fox River Valley, west of Oneida Street in the City of Appleton, at the river's 31.7 mile marker, Lock 2 at the 31.5 mile marker in Appleton, Lock 3 at the 31.3 mile marker in Appleton. The latter two are in "Appleton Flats", an industrial area where the Fox River Paper Corporation, the Appleton Machine Company and the Riverside Paper Company are located. Also included are a canal, a dam, three lockshacks, three sheds, two garages and two lockkeepers' houses.
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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 93001333. It was listed on December 7, 1993.
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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 Appleton Locks 1-3 Historic District listed on the National Register?
Appleton Locks 1-3 Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 7, 1993.
What type of historic resource is Appleton Locks 1-3 Historic District?
Appleton Locks 1-3 Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Appleton Locks 1-3 Historic District?
The period of significance for Appleton Locks 1-3 Historic District is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near Appleton Locks 1-3 Historic District?
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