National Register of Historic Places

Marlborough Center Historic District

Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Listed
August 18, 1998
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
98000992

About this property

The Marlborough Center Historic District is a historic district encompassing the civic and commercial heart of Marlborough, Massachusetts. It is centered on a stretch of Main Street between Mechanic Street to the west and Bolton Street (Massachusetts Route 85) to the east, and includes properties on adjacent streets. The center is reflective of the city's prosperity as an industrial center from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.

Location

Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
42.34708, -71.55069

Categories

ARCHITECTURECOMMERCECOMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTPOLITICS/GOVERNMENT
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Warren Block
Industrial
0.1 mi
Temple Building
Industrial
0.1 mi
Cotting, John, House
Industrial
0.3 mi
West Main Street Historic District
Civil War
0.3 mi
Spring Hill Cemetery
Listed
0.4 mi

Nearby Battles

Raid on Marlborough 1704
1704Colonial
0.2 mi

Questions about this property

When was Marlborough Center Historic District listed on the National Register?

Marlborough Center Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 18, 1998.

What type of historic resource is Marlborough Center Historic District?

Marlborough Center Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Marlborough Center Historic District?

The period of significance for Marlborough Center Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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