National Register of Historic Places

U.S. Car. No. 1

U.S. Car. No. 1 is a historic place in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on August 24, 1977, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 77000401.

Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, FloridaListed August 24, 1977NRIS #77000401★ National Historic Landmark
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U.S. Car. No. 1

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About this place

What is U.S. Car. No. 1?

The Ferdinand Magellan is a former Pullman Company private car that served as Presidential Rail Car, U.S. Number 1 from 1943 until 1958. It is named after the Portuguese explorer. The current owner, Gold Coast Railroad Museum in Miami-Dade County, Florida, acquired it in 1959. The Ferdinand Magellan was designated a National Historic Landmark by the United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service on February 4, 1985.

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Listing details

Name
U.S. Car. No. 1
City
Fort Lauderdale
County
Broward County
State
Florida
Listed on the National Register
August 24, 1977
NRIS reference number
77000401
Resource type
object
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
26.08148, -80.15138
When was U.S. Car. No. 1 listed on the National Register?

U.S. Car. No. 1 was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 24, 1977.

Where is U.S. Car. No. 1 located?

U.S. Car. No. 1 is located in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida at approximately 26.08148, -80.15138. See the map above.

Is U.S. Car. No. 1 a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. U.S. Car. No. 1 is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.