About this property
Eagle Island is an island in Maine's Casco Bay and the site of the summer home of the North Pole explorer Admiral Robert Peary (1856–1920). The island and home are preserved as the Eagle Island State Historic Site.
Location
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. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 71000069. It was listed on November 23, 1971.
Categories
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Eagle Island listed on the National Register?
Eagle Island was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 23, 1971.
What type of historic resource is Eagle Island?
Eagle Island is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Eagle Island a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Eagle Island has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Eagle Island?
The period of significance for Eagle Island is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1856.
Can I research the history near Eagle Island?
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