About this property
The Rocky Hill Center Historic District encompasses the traditional town center and surrounding residential area of Rocky Hill, Connecticut. It extends along Old Main Street from the Wethersfield line southward to a triangular area bounded by Old Main, Riverview Road, and Glastonbury Avenue. Included in a basically 19th-century streetscape are the town's principal civic and religious buildings, as well as a fine collection of mainly 18th and 19th-century residential architecture. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.
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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 07000111. It was listed on March 9, 2007.
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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 Rocky Hill Center Historic District listed on the National Register?
Rocky Hill Center Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 9, 2007.
What type of historic resource is Rocky Hill Center Historic District?
Rocky Hill Center Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Rocky Hill Center Historic District?
The period of significance for Rocky Hill Center Historic District is recorded as the modern era.
Can I research the history near Rocky Hill Center Historic District?
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