About this property
The Covered Bridge (originally called Red Bridge ) in Cedarburg, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States, is one of the last remaining covered bridges in that state, which once had about 40 covered bridges. Built in 1876 to cross Cedar Creek, the bridge is 120 feet (37 m) long and is made of pine with oak lattices. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973 and is now used only for pedestrian traffic.
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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 73000092. It was listed on March 14, 1973.
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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 Covered Bridge listed on the National Register?
Covered Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 14, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Covered Bridge?
Covered Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Covered Bridge?
The period of significance for Covered Bridge is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1876.
Can I research the history near Covered Bridge?
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