About this property
The Bushnell-Dickinson House is a historic house at 170 Old Post Road in Old Saybrook, Connecticut. With a construction history dating to about 1790, it is a fine local example of Federal period residential architecture. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
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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 13000289. It was listed on August 27, 2013.
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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 Bushnell-Dickinson House listed on the National Register?
Bushnell-Dickinson House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 27, 2013.
What type of historic resource is Bushnell-Dickinson House?
Bushnell-Dickinson House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bushnell-Dickinson House?
The period of significance for Bushnell-Dickinson House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1790.
Can I research the history near Bushnell-Dickinson House?
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