About this property
The Downtown Concord Historic District encompasses most of the commercial heart of downtown Concord, New Hampshire, United States. Incorporated in 1734, Concord became the state capital in 1808 and the seat of Merrimack County in 1823. Economic growth followed, due in part to these government institutions and also to the rise of industry along the Merrimack River, which flows through the city east of the downtown area, and the arrival in the 1840s of the railroad. The New Hampshire State House was built in 1819 south of the traditional center of the city (now the Concord Historic District), and the commercial heart of the city began to take shape along the First New Hampshire Turnpike south of the State House (now Main Street). The district 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 00000652. It was listed on June 8, 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 Downtown Concord Historic District listed on the National Register?
Downtown Concord Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 8, 2000.
What type of historic resource is Downtown Concord Historic District?
Downtown Concord Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Downtown Concord Historic District?
The period of significance for Downtown Concord Historic District is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1734.
Can I research the history near Downtown Concord Historic District?
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