McHenry Railroad Loop
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McHenry Railroad Loop | |
Nearest city | McHenry, North Dakota |
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Coordinates | 47°34′41″N98°35′59″W/ 47.57808°N 98.59966°W |
Area | 32.5 acres (13.2 ha) |
Built | 1899 |
Built by | Northern Pacific Railway Company |
NRHP referenceNo. | 86002751[1] |
Added to NRHP | October 2, 1986 |
TheMcHenry Railroad LoopnearMcHenry, North Dakotawas built in 1899 by theNorthern Pacific Railway Company.Also known asMcHenryor asEnd of Lineor asNorthern Pacific Railroad Turn Around Loop,it was listed on theNational Register of Historic Placesin 1986. The listing included 32.5 acres (13.2 ha).[1]
It is puzzling why the railroad put in a loop of railroad, rather than a far less expensive railroad turntable. The cost difference at the time would be approximately $5,000 vs. $500.[2]: 10
References[edit]
- ^ab"National Register Information System".National Register of Historic Places.National Park Service.July 9, 2010.
- ^Walter L. Bailey (April 9, 1986)."National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: McHenry Railroad Loop / McHenry / End of Line / Northern Pacific Railroad Turn Around Loop".National Park Service.andaccompanying photos
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- Transport infrastructure completed in 1899
- Rail infrastructure on the National Register of Historic Places in North Dakota
- Railroad museums in North Dakota
- Tourist attractions in Foster County, North Dakota
- National Register of Historic Places in Foster County, North Dakota
- Northern Pacific Railway
- 1899 establishments in North Dakota
- North Dakota Registered Historic Places stubs
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