Agawam Center Historic District
National Register of Historic Places

Agawam Center Historic District

Agawam, Hampden County, Massachusetts
Listed
June 20, 2001
Type
District
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
01000670

About this property

The Agawam Center Historic District is a historic district that encompasses part of the historic center of Agawam, Massachusetts. The district covers most of the buildings along Elm Street and Main Street radiating out from their intersection in both directions. The district is predominantly residential, although it does contain many commercial, industrial, and civic buildings. Many of the buildings in the district stand at a uniform setback from the street, giving the district a coherent feel. Agawam's center began to take shape in the early years of the 18th century.

Location

24-196 Elm St.; 551-1008 Main St.
Agawam, Hampden County, Massachusetts
42.06832, -72.61870

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 01000670. It was listed on June 20, 2001.

Categories

AGRICULTUREARCHITECTURECOMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

Description adapted from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Nearby Battles

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Attack on Springfield
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Battle of Springfield (1776)
1776Revolutionary War
2.7 mi
Raid on Springfield MA
1675Colonial
2.7 mi

Questions about this property

When was Agawam Center Historic District listed on the National Register?

Agawam Center Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 20, 2001.

What type of historic resource is Agawam Center Historic District?

Agawam Center Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Agawam Center Historic District?

The period of significance for Agawam Center Historic District is recorded as the industrial era.

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