About this property
The Hammond Wood Historic District is a national historic district located at Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland. It consists of 58 Contemporary single-family houses, built between 1949 and 1951, nestled in a tract of heavily wooded, rolling land. It is an intact, architecturally cohesive example of Charles Goodman's merchant builder subdivisions in Montgomery County. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.
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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 04001355. It was listed on December 15, 2004.
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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 Hammond Wood Historic District listed on the National Register?
Hammond Wood Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 15, 2004.
What type of historic resource is Hammond Wood Historic District?
Hammond Wood Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Hammond Wood Historic District?
The period of significance for Hammond Wood Historic District is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1949.
Can I research the history near Hammond Wood Historic District?
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