About this property
Ames Family Homestead is a historic home and farm located in Center Township, LaPorte County, Indiana. The Captain Charles Ames House was built in 1842, and is a 1 + 1 ⁄ 2 -story, Federal style frame dwelling. It has a split granite stone basement and a gable roof with dormers. The Augustus Ames House was built in 1856, and is a 1 + 1 ⁄ 2 -story, Greek Revival style frame dwelling. It sits on a brick foundation and sheathed in clapboard siding.
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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 12001062. It was listed on December 19, 2012.
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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 Ames Family Homestead listed on the National Register?
Ames Family Homestead was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 19, 2012.
What type of historic resource is Ames Family Homestead?
Ames Family Homestead is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Ames Family Homestead?
The period of significance for Ames Family Homestead is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1842.
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