About this property
The Beech Hill Preserve is a conservation property in Rockport, Maine. Its 295 acres (119 ha) include the summit of Beech Hill, one of the few bare-topped hills in the area. Its features include forested lower slopes, a commercial blueberry operation, and a 1913 Norwegian sod-roofed hut at the summit of the hill. It has been protected by conservation easements since 1987, and is now owned and managed by the Coastal Mountains Land Trust. The hut, its access road, and the gate on Beech Hill Road were listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Beechnut Hut Historic District in 2003.
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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 03000617. It was listed on July 9, 2003.
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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 Beechnut Hut Historic District listed on the National Register?
Beechnut Hut Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 9, 2003.
What type of historic resource is Beechnut Hut Historic District?
Beechnut Hut Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Beechnut Hut Historic District?
The period of significance for Beechnut Hut Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1913.
Can I research the history near Beechnut Hut Historic District?
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