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Lock and Dam No. 21 Historic District

Quincy, Illinois • Adams County

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About This Property

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Lock and Dam No. 21 Historic District encompasses a significant portion of the Quincy, Illinois waterfront, featuring the lock chamber, its associated operating machinery, and the dam structure across the Mississippi River. This industrial complex represents a crucial piece of early 20th-century river navigation infrastructure.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
District
Acreage
107.5
Listed Date
3/10/2004
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Transportation; Maritime History; Social History; Commerce; Conservation; Economics; Politics/Government; Military
Periods of Significance
1925 Ad - 1949 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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