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National Register of Historic Places

Avr 661

Listed as “AVR 661”

On the National Register since 198046 years
R-1 Type Air Force Crash BoatListed 1980Chicago
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About Avr 661

Avr 661, at Calumet Harbor, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 19, 1980. The Register lists it for its military, at the national level.

What it isUnited States Air Force boat. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 52 MB · National Archives↗
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Calumet Harbor, Chicago

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No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

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1 more Register listing within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

DAltgeld Gardens–Philip Murray Homes Historic DistrictDistrict1.4 mi

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Questions about Avr 661

Is Avr 661 on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Nov 19, 1980 (Register number 80001342).

Is Avr 661 a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Pullman Historic District, 2.6 miles away.

Can you visit Avr 661?

Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.

Where can I read the history of Avr 661?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 52 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 28892641 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.