Ascension-Caproni Historic District
About this property
The Ascension-Caproni Historic District encompasses a mixed collection of late 19th and early 20th century architecture along Washington, Newcomb, and Thorndike Streets in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. Including religious, residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, it encapsulates the area's transition from industrial to residential uses between about 1850 and 1930. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2019.
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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 100004335. It was listed on December 23, 2019.
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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 Ascension-Caproni Historic District listed on the National Register?
Ascension-Caproni Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 23, 2019.
What type of historic resource is Ascension-Caproni Historic District?
Ascension-Caproni Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Ascension-Caproni Historic District?
The period of significance for Ascension-Caproni Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1850.
Can I research the history near Ascension-Caproni Historic District?
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