About this property
Alewife Brook Parkway is a short parkway in Cambridge and Somerville, Massachusetts. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It begins at Fresh Pond in Cambridge (linking to Fresh Pond Parkway via Concord Avenue), and heads north on the east bank of Alewife Brook, crossing into West Somerville and ending at the Mystic River on the Medford town line, where it becomes Mystic Valley Parkway. The entire length of Alewife Brook Parkway is designated as part of Massachusetts Route 16 (Route 16), while the southernmost sections are also designated as part of Route 2 and U.S. Route 3 (US 3). It is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation responsible for bridge maintenance.
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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 04000249. It was listed on March 18, 2004.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Alewife Brook Parkway listed on the National Register?
Alewife Brook Parkway was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 18, 2004.
What type of historic resource is Alewife Brook Parkway?
Alewife Brook Parkway is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Alewife Brook Parkway?
The period of significance for Alewife Brook Parkway is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near Alewife Brook Parkway?
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