About this property
The Cate or Adams House is a historic house at the northwest corner of Court and Pleasant streets in Castine, Maine. Built in 1815 during the height of the town's prosperity, it is a fine local example of a Federal period house. It was built for Thomas Adams, a local politician, and was for a time the residence of author Harriet Beecher Stowe. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970.
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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 70000040. It was listed on January 25, 1970.
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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 Cate House listed on the National Register?
Cate House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 25, 1970.
What type of historic resource is Cate House?
Cate House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Cate House?
The period of significance for Cate House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1815.
Can I research the history near Cate House?
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