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Leesport Lock House

Leesport, Pennsylvania • Berks County

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About This Property

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The Leesport Lock House, located in Leesport, Pennsylvania, is a well-preserved structure that once served as the residence for the lockkeeper of the Union Canal. It stands as a tangible reminder of the canal's operational past.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Building
Acreage
0.2
Listed Date
6/9/1977
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Economics; Transportation
Periods of Significance
1825 Ad - 1849 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
No
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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