About this property
The Dresden Town House is a historic civic and social venue at 391 Middle Road in Dresden, Maine. Built in 1859 and enlarged in 1904, it has housed town meetings for many years, as well as serving as a polling place and venue for social events such as dances and community group meetings. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.
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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 00001204. It was listed on October 11, 2000.
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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 Dresden Town House listed on the National Register?
Dresden Town House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 11, 2000.
What type of historic resource is Dresden Town House?
Dresden Town House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Dresden Town House?
The period of significance for Dresden Town House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1859.
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