About this property
The Graniteville Historic District of Westford, Massachusetts, United States, encompasses one of the town's historic 19th century industrial villages. The area was, until the arrival of the railroad in 1847, primarily known for its granite quarries. The railroad's arrival prompted the construction of an industrial mill by Charles G. Sargent, and the area developed rapidly thereafter. A significant amount of housing stock, as well as civic institutional buildings, were built during the second half of the 19th century. The district is bounded on the east by River Street and on the south by Bridge Street and North Main Street.
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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 01001467. It was listed on January 17, 2002.
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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 Graniteville Historic District listed on the National Register?
Graniteville Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 17, 2002.
What type of historic resource is Graniteville Historic District?
Graniteville Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Graniteville Historic District?
The period of significance for Graniteville Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1847.
Can I research the history near Graniteville Historic District?
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