About this property
The Boston Fish Pier is the central site for the fishing industry based in Boston, Massachusetts. Located on Northern Avenue in South Boston in Boston's Inner Harbor, the pier has played this role since its establishment in 1910. In the 1920s, it was home to one of the largest fishing fleets in the eastern United States, processing 250 million pounds of fish. The pier and its associated buildings were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2017. This building is currently under consideration for Boston Landmark status by the Boston Landmarks Commission.
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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 100001314. It was listed on July 13, 2017.
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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 Boston Fish Pier Historic District listed on the National Register?
Boston Fish Pier Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 13, 2017.
What type of historic resource is Boston Fish Pier Historic District?
Boston Fish Pier Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Boston Fish Pier Historic District?
The period of significance for Boston Fish Pier Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1910.
Can I research the history near Boston Fish Pier Historic District?
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