About this property
Chimney Farm is a historic farm property at 617 East Neck Road in Nobleboro, Maine. The heart of the farm is an early 19th-century farmhouse, which was from 1931 to their respective deaths home to the writers Henry Beston (1888–1968) and Elizabeth Coatsworth (1893–1986). Both were prominent regional award-winning writers, and the farm property played a prominent role on some of their writings. It 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 07000012. It was listed on February 7, 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 Chimney Farm listed on the National Register?
Chimney Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 7, 2007.
What type of historic resource is Chimney Farm?
Chimney Farm is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Chimney Farm?
The period of significance for Chimney Farm is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1888.
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