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Preston Overlook
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National Register of Historic Places

Preston Overlook

On the National Register since 200323 years
NPS RusticListed 2003Preston
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About Preston Overlook

Preston Overlook, at On MN 52, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 4, 2003. The Register lists it for its politics and landscape design, at the state level. It describes its style as NPS Rustic, as it does for 38 other Minnesota listings. The listing covers 1.8 acres.

What it isHistoric scenic overlook in Minnesota, United States. 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 · 43 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1938 to today

  1. 1938Built, designed by Arthur R. Nichols
  2. 2003Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 23 years
Visit

Make it a walk: 4 landmarks in about 25 minutes

On MN 52, Preston · about 0.9 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Preston OverlookStart here
  2. 2Preston BreweryBuilding · 0.2 mi on
  3. 3Milwaukee ElevatorWooden Cribbed Elevator · 0.4 mi on
  4. 4Fillmore County Jail and Carriage HouseItalianate · 0.3 mi on

Memories of Preston Overlook

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Questions about Preston Overlook

Is Preston Overlook on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Aug 4, 2003 (Register number 03000732).

Is Preston Overlook a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Minnesota has 25 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Preston Overlook?

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

Where can I read the history of Preston Overlook?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 43 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 93200368 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.