About this property
The Diamond A Ranch , or Spring Ranch, is a ranch in the upper Wind River valley of Fremont County, Wyoming. The site was first settled by John Robert McDonald, a Scottish immigrant who had a 160-acre (65 ha) homestead on the site in 1891. McDonald sold the property to John Williamson in 1907. Jack Williamson and his brother David were Scots as well, working as stonemasons. The Williamsons had worked in New York City, at Princeton University, at the Mormon Temple in Salt Lake City and on bridge work for the Union Pacific Railroad.
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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 91001026. It was listed on August 18, 1991.
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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 Diamond A Ranch listed on the National Register?
Diamond A Ranch was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 18, 1991.
What type of historic resource is Diamond A Ranch?
Diamond A Ranch is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Diamond A Ranch?
The period of significance for Diamond A Ranch is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1891.
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