About this property
The Cumberland Town Hall District is a historic district encompassing two buildings of civic and architectural significance in Cumberland, Rhode Island. It includes Cumberland's town hall, located at 45 Broad Street in the village of Valley Falls, and an adjacent commercial building at 16 Mill Street, which was historically used for commercial and civic functions. The town hall, built in 1894, was the town's first purpose-built municipal building, and is a prominent example of Colonial Revival architecture, designed by Rhode Island architect William R. Walker. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2019.
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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 100004532. It was listed on October 21, 2019.
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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 Cumberland Town Hall Historic District listed on the National Register?
Cumberland Town Hall Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 21, 2019.
What type of historic resource is Cumberland Town Hall Historic District?
Cumberland Town Hall Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Cumberland Town Hall Historic District?
The period of significance for Cumberland Town Hall Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1890.
Can I research the history near Cumberland Town Hall Historic District?
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