About this property
The Foster Farm Barn is a historic dairy barn at 538 Augusta Road in Belgrade, Maine. Built sometime between 1900 and 1910, it is a well-preserved example of a barn built during a transitional period between mixed-use farming and specialized dairy farming. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2015.
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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 15000768. It was listed on November 9, 2015.
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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 Foster Farm Barn listed on the National Register?
Foster Farm Barn was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 9, 2015.
What type of historic resource is Foster Farm Barn?
Foster Farm Barn is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Foster Farm Barn?
The period of significance for Foster Farm Barn is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1905.
Can I research the history near Foster Farm Barn?
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