About this property
The Historic Old Town Commercial District (also known as downtown Lake Worth Beach) is a U.S. historic district located in Lake Worth Beach, Florida. The district is bounded by the Florida East Coast Railway, M Street, Lucerne Avenue (Florida State Road 802), and 1st Avenue South, according to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), while the city of Lake Worth Beach extends the eastern boundary to Federal Highway (Florida State Road 5). Overall, the district covers approximately 16 acres (6.5 ha) of land. It contains 46 historic buildings, each constructed between 1912 and 1949 and designed in several architectural styles, including Art Deco, Classical Revival, Mediterranean Revival, and Moorish Revival. Another 13 structures within the district are considered non-contributing due to being built after 1951.
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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 01001011. It was listed on September 21, 2001.
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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 Historic Old Town Commercial District listed on the National Register?
Historic Old Town Commercial District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 21, 2001.
What type of historic resource is Historic Old Town Commercial District?
Historic Old Town Commercial District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Historic Old Town Commercial District?
The period of significance for Historic Old Town Commercial District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1912.
Can I research the history near Historic Old Town Commercial District?
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