About this property
The Brighton Center Historic District encompasses the civic center of the Brighton neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. The district is centered at the junction of Washington Street with Market Street and Chestnut Hill Avenue, radiating along those roads and including a number of immediately adjacent properties on adjacent streets. The oldest resource in the district is the Market Street Burial Ground, which was established in 1764. Originally part of Watertown and Cambridge in colonial times, Brighton was incorporated as a separate town in 1807 and annexed to Boston in 1874. The center area became a focus of the regional cattle business during the 19th century, but little of that time has survived, with only a small handful of buildings pre-dating 1875.
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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 01000088. It was listed on February 20, 2001.
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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 Brighton Center Historic District listed on the National Register?
Brighton Center Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 20, 2001.
What type of historic resource is Brighton Center Historic District?
Brighton Center Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Brighton Center Historic District?
The period of significance for Brighton Center Historic District is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1764.
Can I research the history near Brighton Center Historic District?
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