About this property
The Uptown Somerset Historic District is a national historic district that is located in Somerset in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995, with a boundary increase in 1997.
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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 97000286. It was listed on March 28, 1997.
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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 Uptown Somerset Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed on the National Register?
Uptown Somerset Historic District (Boundary Increase) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 28, 1997.
What type of historic resource is Uptown Somerset Historic District (Boundary Increase)?
Uptown Somerset Historic District (Boundary Increase) is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Uptown Somerset Historic District (Boundary Increase)?
The period of significance for Uptown Somerset Historic District (Boundary Increase) is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Uptown Somerset Historic District (Boundary Increase)?
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