About this property
The Levi Wetherbee Farm is a historic farm at 484 Middle Road in Boxborough, Massachusetts. The 36-acre (15 ha) property includes a farmhouse which dates to the mid-18th century (with additions and enlargement in the 19th century), rough fieldstone walls delineating some of its property lines, a c. 1904 icehouse that was relocated from another nearby farm, and heavily rutted car tracks indicating the agricultural use of the property for more than 250 years. The farm was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.
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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 06001128. It was listed on December 12, 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 Wetherbee, Levi, Farm listed on the National Register?
Wetherbee, Levi, Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 12, 2006.
What type of historic resource is Wetherbee, Levi, Farm?
Wetherbee, Levi, Farm is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Wetherbee, Levi, Farm?
The period of significance for Wetherbee, Levi, Farm is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1904.
Can I research the history near Wetherbee, Levi, Farm?
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