About this property
The Whately Center Historic District encompasses the historic rural village center of Whately, Massachusetts. Located in the hills west of the Connecticut River and north of Northampton, the district consists of a stretch of Chestnut Plain Road, the main north-south route through the village, and a short stretch of Haydenville Road, which is roughly at the center of the district. There are many fine homes from the Federal period, although they often have embellishments from later periods. Greek Revival architecture is also a major presence, with numerous houses, as well as the town's civic centerpieces, the town hall (c. 1844) and Second Congregational Church (c.
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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 03000920. It was listed on September 10, 2003.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Whately Center Historic District listed on the National Register?
Whately Center Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 10, 2003.
What type of historic resource is Whately Center Historic District?
Whately Center Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Whately Center Historic District?
The period of significance for Whately Center Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1844.
Can I research the history near Whately Center Historic District?
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