About this property
The Greene Street Historic District is a national historic district in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland. It is a 7-acre (28,000 m2) linear historic district along both sides of Greene Street on the west side of Cumberland. It contains 45 buildings (44 are brick), 37 of which are residential and 8 of which exhibit commercial design characteristics. The earliest buildings in the district are built in the Federal style, followed by buildings erected in the Greek Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne, and Colonial Revival styles. The earliest of the district's resources was constructed about 1820, with the most recent built about 1930.
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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 05001482. It was listed on December 28, 2005.
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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 Greene Street Historic District listed on the National Register?
Greene Street Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 28, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Greene Street Historic District?
Greene Street Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Greene Street Historic District?
The period of significance for Greene Street Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1820.
Can I research the history near Greene Street Historic District?
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