About this property
Bristol Customshouse and Post Office is a historic two-story rectangular Italian palazzo style brick building that was used as a post office and customshouse in Bristol, Rhode Island, United States. The land for the site was acquired for $4,400. The building was designed by Ammi B. Young and completed in 1858 for a cost of $22,135.75. The building roughly measures 46 feet (14 m) by 32 feet (9.8 m) and is constructed of deep red brick and has three arched openings on each of its sides and stories that are lined with sandstone moldings. The archways protrude from the side of the building and the center archway serves as the first floor with the adjacent archways housing large windows that are barred with iron.
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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 72000015. It was listed on May 30, 1972.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Bristol Customshouse and Post Office listed on the National Register?
Bristol Customshouse and Post Office was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 30, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Bristol Customshouse and Post Office?
Bristol Customshouse and Post Office is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bristol Customshouse and Post Office?
The period of significance for Bristol Customshouse and Post Office is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1858.
Can I research the history near Bristol Customshouse and Post Office?
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