About this property
The Mill–Prospect Street Historic District in Hatfield, Massachusetts encompasses a historic landscape with over 300 years of industrial and agricultural history. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. The district runs along Prospect Street, a north-south road that roughly bisects Hatfield, from its southern end at Elm Street to a point north of its junction with Chestnut Street, and includes properties on adjacent roadways. The central focus of the district is the Mill River, which meanders from west to east across the district's middle. At the Prospect Street crossing is a cluster of former late 19th century industrial buildings, some of which comprise the Old Mill Site Historic District, listed in 1982.
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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 02001188. It was listed on October 21, 2002.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Mill-Prospect Street Historic District listed on the National Register?
Mill-Prospect Street Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 21, 2002.
What type of historic resource is Mill-Prospect Street Historic District?
Mill-Prospect Street Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Mill-Prospect Street Historic District?
The period of significance for Mill-Prospect Street Historic District is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Mill-Prospect Street Historic District?
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