About this property
The Camden Great Fire Historic District encompasses a significant portion of the central business district of the town of Camden, Maine, United States. Extending from the Camden Opera House north nearly to Atlantic Avenue, the area's buildings were almost all built in 1893, following a large fire in November 1892 that swept through the area. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.
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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 06001221. It was listed on January 9, 2007.
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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 Camden Great Fire Historic District listed on the National Register?
Camden Great Fire Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 9, 2007.
What type of historic resource is Camden Great Fire Historic District?
Camden Great Fire Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Camden Great Fire Historic District?
The period of significance for Camden Great Fire Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1892.
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