About this property
The Chicago and North-Western Land Office, now the Wabeno Public Library, is a historic building in Wabeno, Wisconsin, United States. The building was constructed as a land office for the Chicago and Northwestern Railway in 1897 and was one of the first buildings in Wabeno. The Town of Wabeno bought the building in 1923 and later converted it to a library.
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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 93001446. It was listed on December 23, 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 Chicago and North-Western Land Office listed on the National Register?
Chicago and North-Western Land Office was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 23, 1993.
What type of historic resource is Chicago and North-Western Land Office?
Chicago and North-Western Land Office is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Chicago and North-Western Land Office?
The period of significance for Chicago and North-Western Land Office is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1897.
Can I research the history near Chicago and North-Western Land Office?
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