About this property
The Bridgeport Lamp Chimney Company Bowstring Concrete Arch Bridge is located between Mechanic Street and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad tracks in Bridgeport, West Virginia. The bridge was constructed in 1924, designed by Frank McEnteer. This elegant bowstring reinforced concrete arch bridge represents a traditional bridge type which was readily adapted to what was essentially a new construction material: reinforced concrete.
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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 96001571. It was listed on January 27, 1997.
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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 Bridgeport Lamp Chimney Company Bowstring Concrete Arch Bridge listed on the National Register?
Bridgeport Lamp Chimney Company Bowstring Concrete Arch Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 27, 1997.
What type of historic resource is Bridgeport Lamp Chimney Company Bowstring Concrete Arch Bridge?
Bridgeport Lamp Chimney Company Bowstring Concrete Arch Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bridgeport Lamp Chimney Company Bowstring Concrete Arch Bridge?
The period of significance for Bridgeport Lamp Chimney Company Bowstring Concrete Arch Bridge is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1924.
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