About this property
The Painter's Woods Historic District, located in Forest Grove, Oregon, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Painter's Woods includes the earliest modern subdivision addition to Forest Grove, and represents Forest Grove's transition from a largely agrarian community to a small-urban center of commerce and education. Subsequent construction reflected the ebbs and flows of development in Forest Grove over time. Primarily residential in character, the district includes well-preserved examples of a broad range of architectural styles in currency between 1880 and 1948. It is adjacent to the Clark Historic District.
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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 09000360. It was listed on May 27, 2009.
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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 Painter's Woods Historic District listed on the National Register?
Painter's Woods Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 27, 2009.
What type of historic resource is Painter's Woods Historic District?
Painter's Woods Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Painter's Woods Historic District?
The period of significance for Painter's Woods Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1880.
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