National Register of Historic Places listings in Adams County, Washington facts for kids
The National Register of Historic Places is like a special list kept by the United States government. It helps protect important buildings, sites, structures, objects, and districts that have a special history. When a place is on this list, it means it's recognized as being very important to the history of a state or the whole country.
In Adams County, Washington, several places are on this list because they tell us a lot about the past. Let's explore some of them!
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Historic Places in Adams County
Interesting Homes
Dr. Frank R. Burroughs House
The Dr. Frank R. Burroughs House is located at 408 W. Main Ave. in Ritzville. This house was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 20, 1975. It's an important part of Ritzville's history.
Nelson H. Greene House
Another historic home in Ritzville is the Nelson H. Greene House, found at 502 S. Adams St. It was listed on March 7, 1980. This house helps us understand what homes were like in the past in this area.
Seivers Brothers Ranchhouse and Barn
Out southeast of Lind, on Providence Road, you can find the Seivers Brothers Ranchhouse and Barn. This ranch was added to the list on June 19, 1979. It shows us what ranch life was like long ago in Adams County.
Public Buildings and Districts
Ritzville Carnegie Library
The Ritzville Carnegie Library, at 302 W. Main St., is a special building. It became a historic place on August 3, 1982. This library is one of many "Carnegie Libraries" built across the country with money from a famous businessman named Andrew Carnegie. These libraries were important for helping communities get access to books and learning.
Ritzville High School (Former)
The old Ritzville High School, located on 7th Ave. between Columbia and Division Sts. in Ritzville, was added to the list on May 19, 1994. Although the building has since been taken down (demolished), it was once an important part of the community's education history.
Ritzville Historic District
The Ritzville Historic District covers a large area in Ritzville, roughly bordered by Broadway, Division St., Railroad Ave., and Washington St. This whole area was recognized as historic on May 2, 1990. A historic district means that many buildings in that area together tell an important story about the past. It's like a whole neighborhood that's a museum!
Other Unique Historic Sites
Abraham Lincoln (Pullman car)
This isn't a house or a building, but a special train car! The Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Business Car No. 101, also known as "Abraham Lincoln," is located near Bruce and Lee Rds. in Othello. It was listed on June 16, 1988. This Pullman car was a fancy train car used for business travel, giving us a peek into how people traveled in style many years ago.
Strap Iron Corral
About 5 miles (8 km) north of Hooper, on the Harder Ranch, is the Strap Iron Corral. This unique corral was added to the National Register on August 1, 1975. Corrals are used to hold livestock like cattle or horses, and this one is special because of its history and how it was built.
