About this property
The West Brookfield Center Historic District is a historic district encompassing the historic center of West Brookfield, Massachusetts. When first listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990, it was centered on the triangular junction of Main Street, North Main Street, and School Street, extending away from this area along Main Street, North Main Street, and Foster Hill Road. A few of its properties lie on side streets adjacent to these roads. This area represented the core of Brookfield, before it was broken into smaller communities, including West Brookfield. It has a fine collection of 18th and 19th century homes, ranging stylistically from Federal to Queen Anne, as well as the town hall and public library.
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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 06000401. It was listed on May 14, 2006.
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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 West Brookfield Center Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed on the National Register?
West Brookfield Center Historic District (Boundary Increase) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 14, 2006.
What type of historic resource is West Brookfield Center Historic District (Boundary Increase)?
West Brookfield Center Historic District (Boundary Increase) is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for West Brookfield Center Historic District (Boundary Increase)?
The period of significance for West Brookfield Center Historic District (Boundary Increase) is recorded as the early_republic era.
Can I research the history near West Brookfield Center Historic District (Boundary Increase)?
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