About this property
Biddeford Main Street Historic District is an historic district in downtown Biddeford, Maine, USA. It encompasses the heart of the city's civic and commercial business district, extending along Main and Water Streets between Pike and Elm Streets, extending for short distances along several side streets. It is noted for its collection of late 19th and early 20th century commercial brick and masonry architecture. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.
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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 09001146. It was listed on December 24, 2009.
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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 Biddeford Main Street Historic District listed on the National Register?
Biddeford Main Street Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 24, 2009.
What type of historic resource is Biddeford Main Street Historic District?
Biddeford Main Street Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Biddeford Main Street Historic District?
The period of significance for Biddeford Main Street Historic District is recorded as the modern era.
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