When was Spokane Hill Airway Beacon listed on the National Register of Historic Places?

Spokane Hill Airway Beacon was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on 1/14/2021.

What is the area of significance for Spokane Hill Airway Beacon?

Spokane Hill Airway Beacon is significant for: Transportation; Engineering.

Where is Spokane Hill Airway Beacon located?

Spokane Hill Airway Beacon is located in Winston, Montana at Approximately 5 mi. northwest of Winston.

What type of historic property is Spokane Hill Airway Beacon?

Spokane Hill Airway Beacon is classified as a structure on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Spokane Hill Airway Beacon

Winston, Montana • Broadwater County

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About This Property

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The Spokane Hill Airway Beacon is a tall, skeletal steel tower designed to house a powerful rotating light. It served as a crucial navigational aid for early aviators navigating the night sky.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places

Area of Significance

Transportation; Engineering

Periods of Significance

1935 Ad - 1979 Ad

National Historic Landmark

Level - International

Level - National

Level - State

Yes

Level - Local

Level - Not Indicated

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Property Location

Location

Along Continental Divide At Homestake Pass; Beaverhead-deerlodge National Forest, Butte, Montana