About this property
The Potter Place Railroad Station is a historic railroad station on Depot Street in Andover, New Hampshire. Built in 1874, it is one of the best-preserved surviving 19th-century railroad stations in Merrimack County. It now houses the museum of the Andover Historical Society.
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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 89000189. It was listed on March 16, 1989.
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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 Potter Place Railroad Station listed on the National Register?
Potter Place Railroad Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 16, 1989.
What type of historic resource is Potter Place Railroad Station?
Potter Place Railroad Station is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Potter Place Railroad Station?
The period of significance for Potter Place Railroad Station is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1874.
Can I research the history near Potter Place Railroad Station?
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