About this property
Fairmount Historic District is a national historic district located in the Fairmount neighborhood of York in York County, Pennsylvania. The district includes 101 contributing buildings and 1 contributing site in a residential area of York. The neighborhood was developed between 1889 and about 1915, and includes notable examples of the Queen Anne and Second Empire styles.
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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 99001428. It was listed on November 30, 1999.
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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 Fairmount Historic District listed on the National Register?
Fairmount Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 30, 1999.
What type of historic resource is Fairmount Historic District?
Fairmount Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fairmount Historic District?
The period of significance for Fairmount Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1889.
Can I research the history near Fairmount Historic District?
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