About this property
The Chocorua Lake Basin Historic District is a large historic district surrounding Chocorua Lake in the town of Tamworth in New Hampshire, United States. It includes more than 6,000 acres (2,400 ha), with the lake roughly at its center, extending from Washington Hill Road in the east to Fowles Mill Road and Philbrick Neighborhood Road in the west, and from the town line with Albany in the north to Heavenly Hill Road in the south. The district's significance derives from a large cluster of late 19th and early 20th century summer resort houses built around and near the lake, and the role the area's landowners have played in the conservation of the lake and viewsheds associated with it and nearby Mount Chocorua. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.
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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 05000569. It was listed on June 8, 2005.
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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 Chocorua Lake Basin Historic District listed on the National Register?
Chocorua Lake Basin Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 8, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Chocorua Lake Basin Historic District?
Chocorua Lake Basin Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Chocorua Lake Basin Historic District?
The period of significance for Chocorua Lake Basin Historic District is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Chocorua Lake Basin Historic District?
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