About this property
The Alfred Drowne Road Historic District of Barrington, Rhode Island, encompasses a suburban area developed between about 1860 and 1910, a period of significant suburban growth in Barrington spurred by the connection of the town by rail to Providence in 1855. This 27-acre (11 ha) residential area was before that time farmland owned by Alfred Drown, whose c. 1830 farmhouse still stands at 13 Alfred Drowne Road. The house of his son Benjamin, built c. 1856, is at number 27.
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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 05000584. It was listed on June 9, 2005.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Alfred Drowne Road Historic District listed on the National Register?
Alfred Drowne Road Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 9, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Alfred Drowne Road Historic District?
Alfred Drowne Road Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Alfred Drowne Road Historic District?
The period of significance for Alfred Drowne Road Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1830.
Can I research the history near Alfred Drowne Road Historic District?
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