About this property
The Golden Ball Tavern is a historic tavern, now a museum, located in Weston, Massachusetts. Built in 1768, it is one of the town's finest examples of Late Georgian architecture. It also played a pivotal role in local activities during the American Revolution, due to its Loyalist tavern keeper, Isaac Jones.
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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 72000141. It was listed on September 27, 1972.
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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 Golden Ball Tavern listed on the National Register?
Golden Ball Tavern was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 27, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Golden Ball Tavern?
Golden Ball Tavern is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Golden Ball Tavern?
The period of significance for Golden Ball Tavern is recorded as the colonial era.
Can I research the history near Golden Ball Tavern?
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