About this property
Fenway Park is a ballpark in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, close to Kenmore Square. Since 1912, it has been the home field of Major League Baseball's (MLB) Boston Red Sox. While the stadium was built in 1912, it was substantially rebuilt in 1934, and underwent major renovations and modifications in the 21st century. It is the oldest active ballpark in MLB. Because of its age and constrained location in Boston's dense Fenway–Kenmore neighborhood, the park has many quirky features, including "The Triangle", Pesky's Pole, and the Green Monster in left field. It is the fifth-smallest among MLB ballparks by seating capacity, second-smallest by total capacity, and one of nine that cannot accommodate at least 40,000 spectators.
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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 12000069. It was listed on March 7, 2012.
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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 Fenway Park listed on the National Register?
Fenway Park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 7, 2012.
What type of historic resource is Fenway Park?
Fenway Park is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fenway Park?
The period of significance for Fenway Park is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1912.
Can I research the history near Fenway Park?
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