About this property
Curtis Island Light , originally Negro Island Light , is a lighthouse marking the approach to the harbor of Camden, Maine. It is on Curtis Island, which shelters the harbor from ocean storms. It was first established in 1835, and the present structure was built in 1896. The light was automated in 1972 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
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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 73000263. It was listed on May 16, 1973.
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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 Curtis Island Light listed on the National Register?
Curtis Island Light was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 16, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Curtis Island Light?
Curtis Island Light is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Curtis Island Light?
The period of significance for Curtis Island Light is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1835.
Can I research the history near Curtis Island Light?
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