About this property
The Brookside Historic District of Westford, Massachusetts encompasses surviving elements of the 19th century Brookside mill village, the smallest of the town's three 19th-century industrial villages. Developed between about 1860 and 1904, it includes surviving mill buildings and a variety of mill-related worker housing. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.
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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 02001729. It was listed on January 23, 2003.
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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 Brookside Historic District listed on the National Register?
Brookside Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 23, 2003.
What type of historic resource is Brookside Historic District?
Brookside Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Brookside Historic District?
The period of significance for Brookside Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1860.
Can I research the history near Brookside Historic District?
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