About this property
The Cambridge Common Historic District is a historic district encompassing one of the oldest parts of Cambridge, Massachusetts. It is centered on the Cambridge Common, which was a center of civic activity in Cambridge after its founding in 1631. It was the site of the election for governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1636, and was a military barracks site during the American Revolutionary War. The common was gradually reduced in size to its present roughly triangular shape, and surrounded by buildings in the 18th and 19th centuries. In 1973 a historic district encompassing the extant common and everything within 100 feet (30 m) of it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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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 73000281. It was listed on April 12, 1973.
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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 Cambridge Common Historic District listed on the National Register?
Cambridge Common Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 12, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Cambridge Common Historic District?
Cambridge Common Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Cambridge Common Historic District?
The period of significance for Cambridge Common Historic District is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1631.
Can I research the history near Cambridge Common Historic District?
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