About this property
The Newcastle Commercial District in Newcastle, Wyoming comprises the commercial center of this isolated Wyoming town. The town developed along the Burlington and Missouri Railroad in the late 1880s, with the commercial district taking shape between 1890 and 1952. The district includes twenty-three buildings, primarily commercial buildings, including two properties that are separately listed on the National Register of Historic Places: the Weston County Courthouse and the Newcastle Main Post…
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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 08001061. It was listed on April 20, 2009.
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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 Newcastle Commercial District listed on the National Register?
Newcastle Commercial District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 20, 2009.
What type of historic resource is Newcastle Commercial District?
Newcastle Commercial District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Newcastle Commercial District?
The period of significance for Newcastle Commercial District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1890.
Can I research the history near Newcastle Commercial District?
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