About this property
The Lusk Water Tower was built in 1886 to provide water for steam locomotives on the former Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad, at Lusk, Wyoming. Lusk itself was built by the railroad at the same time. The tank was originally located in the middle of Lusk near the railroad depot and was moved in 1919 to the present site on the east edge of town, adjacent to what became the Chicago and North Western Transportation Company line now owned by Union Pacific. The wooden tower is round, with a diameter of about 25 feet (7.6 m). The tank is about 25 feet (7.6 m) high on a 25-foot (7.6 m) base.
Location
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 91000997. It was listed on August 11, 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 Lusk Water Tower listed on the National Register?
Lusk Water Tower was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 11, 1991.
What type of historic resource is Lusk Water Tower?
Lusk Water Tower is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Lusk Water Tower?
The period of significance for Lusk Water Tower is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1886.
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