About this property
The Beverly Powder House is a historic military storage magazine on Powder House Lane in Beverly, Massachusetts. Built in 1809, this small brick building housed the community's military supplies during the War of 1812, and is one of a few such structures to survive in the state. It is the town's only surviving Federal-period municipal structure. It 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 100004267. It was listed on August 15, 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 Beverly Powder House listed on the National Register?
Beverly Powder House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 15, 2019.
What type of historic resource is Beverly Powder House?
Beverly Powder House is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Beverly Powder House?
The period of significance for Beverly Powder House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1809.
Can I research the history near Beverly Powder House?
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