About this property
The Bridge Street Neck Historic District is a predominantly residential historic district in Salem, Massachusetts. It encompasses most of a peninsula of land northeast of downtown Salem, on the route connecting Salem to Beverly, which has been the scene of residential, commercial, and industrial development since the early settlement of Salem in the 1630s. Bridge Street, the spine of the district is a thoroughfare connecting Salem to the bridge leading to Beverly. The district is roughly bounded by railroad tracks to its west, the shore of the peninsula to the east, On the north it is bounded by modern (post-1952) developments, and on the south it abuts the Salem Common Historic District. In addition to properties on Bridge Street, the district includes properties on side streets between March/Osgood Streets, and Howard/Webb Streets.
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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 02000790. It was listed on July 18, 2002.
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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 Bridge Street Neck Historic District listed on the National Register?
Bridge Street Neck Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 18, 2002.
What type of historic resource is Bridge Street Neck Historic District?
Bridge Street Neck Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bridge Street Neck Historic District?
The period of significance for Bridge Street Neck Historic District is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1952.
Can I research the history near Bridge Street Neck Historic District?
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