Beckett's Castle
About this property
Beckett's Castle is a historic summer house on Singles Road in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. A picturesque two-story stone building with a three-story tower, it was built in 1871-74 by Sylvester Beckett, a Portland lawyer and a major figure in the city's literary scene. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, for its association with Beckett, and for its distinctive Gothic architecture.
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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 74000156. It was listed on December 31, 1974.
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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 Beckett's Castle listed on the National Register?
Beckett's Castle was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 31, 1974.
What type of historic resource is Beckett's Castle?
Beckett's Castle is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Beckett's Castle?
The period of significance for Beckett's Castle is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1871.
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