About this property
The Fourth Ward Historic District encompasses an early urban residential subdivision of Greenwich, Connecticut. Extending north from United States Route 1 along Sherwood Place, Church Street, and adjacent streets, it is one of two subdivisions created before the arrival of the railroad in Greenwich in 1848. It is characterized by dense residential construction, with architectural styles from the Greek Revival to early 20th-century styles. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.
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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 00000324. It was listed on April 20, 2000.
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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 Fourth Ward Historic District listed on the National Register?
Fourth Ward Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 20, 2000.
What type of historic resource is Fourth Ward Historic District?
Fourth Ward Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fourth Ward Historic District?
The period of significance for Fourth Ward Historic District is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Fourth Ward Historic District?
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