About this property
The Gowing–Sheldon Historic District is a historic district containing two formerly rural properties, at 642 and 643 Woburn Street in Wilmington, Massachusetts. The district's houses are reminders of a period when the area was rural farmland along one of the oldest roads in town. 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 03001176. It was listed on November 21, 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 Gowing-Sheldon Historic District listed on the National Register?
Gowing-Sheldon Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 21, 2003.
What type of historic resource is Gowing-Sheldon Historic District?
Gowing-Sheldon Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Gowing-Sheldon Historic District?
The period of significance for Gowing-Sheldon Historic District is recorded as the modern era.
Can I research the history near Gowing-Sheldon Historic District?
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