About this property
The Shaw House, also known as the Shaw House Inn, is a historic Carpenter Gothic Victorian style house located at 703 Main Street in Ferndale, Humboldt County, California. It served historically as a courthouse, a post office, and a single-family dwelling.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 84000777. It was listed on September 12, 1984.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Shaw House listed on the National Register?
Shaw House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 12, 1984.
What type of historic resource is Shaw House?
Shaw House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Shaw House?
The period of significance for Shaw House is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Shaw House?
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