About this property
The East Haven Green is the town green of the New England town of East Haven, Connecticut. It is bounded by River Street, Hemingway Avenue, Main Street, and Park Place and is the focal point of the East Haven Green Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This area is also part of the commercial business district of the town and contains many two- and three-story brick office buildings that have been constructed within the last ten or fifteen years. Farther to the northwest are a shopping center and high-rise apartment buildings. On the other corner of Hemingway Avenue are two older, wood-frame houses.
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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 02000336. It was listed on April 10, 2002.
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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 East Haven Green Historic District listed on the National Register?
East Haven Green Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 10, 2002.
What type of historic resource is East Haven Green Historic District?
East Haven Green Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for East Haven Green Historic District?
The period of significance for East Haven Green Historic District is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near East Haven Green Historic District?
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