About this property
The U.S. Customhouse and Post Office is a historic commercial building at 1 Front Street in downtown Bath, Maine. Built by the federal government in 1858, it is a fine example of Italianate architecture designed by Ammi B. Young, housing the local post office and customs facilities until 1970. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970.
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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 70000064. It was listed on October 5, 1970.
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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 U.S. Customhouse and Post Office listed on the National Register?
U.S. Customhouse and Post Office was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 5, 1970.
What type of historic resource is U.S. Customhouse and Post Office?
U.S. Customhouse and Post Office is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for U.S. Customhouse and Post Office?
The period of significance for U.S. Customhouse and Post Office is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1858.
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