About this property
The Frederick Ayer Mansion is a National Historic Landmark on 395 Commonwealth Avenue in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. The mansion was the home of Frederick Ayer, owner of the American Woolen Company, and features well preserved design work by Louis Comfort Tiffany. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.
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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. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 05000459. It was listed on April 4, 2005.
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Ayer, Frederick, Mansion listed on the National Register?
Ayer, Frederick, Mansion was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 4, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Ayer, Frederick, Mansion?
Ayer, Frederick, Mansion is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Ayer, Frederick, Mansion a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Ayer, Frederick, Mansion has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Ayer, Frederick, Mansion?
The period of significance for Ayer, Frederick, Mansion is recorded as the modern era.
Can I research the history near Ayer, Frederick, Mansion?
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