About this property
The North Bedford Historic District is a historic district roughly bounded by Summer, Parker, Pleasant and Kempton Streets in New Bedford, Massachusetts. It encompasses a predominantly residential neighborhood north of downtown New Bedford which was developed primarily in the mid-19th century. It features a variety of worker housing of the period, as well as a number of higher quality houses built by businessmen. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
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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 00000899. It was listed on September 18, 1979.
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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 North Bedford Historic District listed on the National Register?
North Bedford Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 18, 1979.
What type of historic resource is North Bedford Historic District?
North Bedford Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for North Bedford Historic District?
The period of significance for North Bedford Historic District is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near North Bedford Historic District?
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