Lower Landing Archeological District

Lewiston, Niagara County, New York Listed Ref. 74001280 National Historic Landmark Site

Also known as: Lewiston Portage Landing Site, The Historic Gully; See Also:; Colonial Niagara Historic District

Lower Landing Archeological District, Lewiston, New York
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No coordinates published for this listing. The address is restricted by the National Park Service.

Why it's listed

No readable nomination text is available for this listing yet. The facts below come from the National Park Service database and the National Archives record.

Key facts

AddressAddress restricted by the NPS (common for archaeological sites and some private homes)
CountyNiagara County
ListedJuly 18, 1974
Reference number74001280
Resource typeSite
Areas of significanceTransportation, Military, Historic - Non-Aboriginal, Commerce, Historic - Aboriginal, Prehistoric
Level of significanceNational, Local
National Historic LandmarkYes, designated August 5, 1998
Acreage33.7

What listing means for this property

Sites (archaeological sites, battlefields, landscapes) are often listed with a restricted address to protect them from looting or disturbance. Listing is honorary for private owners; federal undertakings on or near the site go through Section 106 review, and state laws may protect burials and artefacts regardless of listing.

General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.

Sources and further reading

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