About this property
The Wyman Tavern is a historic house, former tavern, and now a local history museum, at 339 Main Street in Keene, New Hampshire. Built in 1762 by Isaac Wyman, it also served as the muster ground for militia at the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War. In 1968 the property was acquired by a local non-profit, which leases it to the Cheshire County Historical Society for use as a museum.
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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 72000106. It was listed on April 2, 1972.
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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 Wyman Tavern listed on the National Register?
Wyman Tavern was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 2, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Wyman Tavern?
Wyman Tavern is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Wyman Tavern?
The period of significance for Wyman Tavern is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1762.
Can I research the history near Wyman Tavern?
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