About this property
Main Street is a metonym used to denote a primary retail street of a village, town or small city in many parts of the world. It is usually a focal point for shops and retailers in the central business district, and is most often used in reference to retailing, socializing, and the place to go to find "common" concerns. The term is commonly used in Ireland, Scotland, the United States, and Canada, and less often in Australia and New Zealand.
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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 85002785. It was listed on November 7, 1985.
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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 Main Street Historic District listed on the National Register?
Main Street Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 1985.
What type of historic resource is Main Street Historic District?
Main Street Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Main Street Historic District?
The period of significance for Main Street Historic District is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near Main Street Historic District?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Main Street Historic District will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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