About this property
The James Pharmacy is a historic building at 2 Pennywise Lane in Old Saybrook, Connecticut. Built in an evolutionary manner beginning about 1820, it is significant as the home and workplace of Anna Louise James (1886–1977), who was the first African-American woman pharmacist in the state, and owned the pharmacy for some time. It is also the birthplace and childhood home of author Ann Petry, who was James' niece.
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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 94000845. It was listed on August 4, 1994.
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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 James Pharmacy listed on the National Register?
James Pharmacy was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 4, 1994.
What type of historic resource is James Pharmacy?
James Pharmacy is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for James Pharmacy?
The period of significance for James Pharmacy is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1820.
Can I research the history near James Pharmacy?
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