National Register of Historic Places

Central Street Historic Distriict

Narragansett, Washington County, Rhode Island
Listed
August 17, 1982
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
82000015

About this property

The Central Street Historic District of Narragansett, Rhode Island is a historic district on both sides of Central Street from Fifth Avenue to Boon Street in Narragansett. It encompasses a collection of well-preserved summer houses built for the most part between 1880 and the 1920s, as well as the traditional civic core of the town. The area is characterized by smaller wood-frame homes, generally either 1-1/2 or 2+1⁄2 stories in height, set on small lots. It includes three church buildings (some still in use for religious purposes), all of which were built between 1870 and 1900, and the former Fifth Avenue School, which now serves as Narragansett's town hall. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

Location

Narragansett, Washington County, Rhode Island
41.42976, -71.46252

Categories

ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Central Street Historic Distriict listed on the National Register?

Central Street Historic Distriict was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 17, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Central Street Historic Distriict?

Central Street Historic Distriict is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Central Street Historic Distriict?

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