About this property
The Downtown Pawtucket Historic District encompasses a major portion of the central business district of Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The city's downtown was developed primarily between 1871 and 1930, covering the period when it grew to become the second-largest city in the state (behind neighboring Providence). The district is irregularly shaped, including properties on Montgomery Street south of Manchester, and properties on Exchange, North Union, and Summer streets between Broad and High Streets, as well as a few properties on Main Street and Maple Street east of Park Place. It includes 50 buildings on 14 acres (5.7 ha), built in a cross-section of architectural styles from the late 18th century to the mid-20th century, although the main exterior construction material is brick. Most of the buildings are commercial in use, although there are three houses and a church included in the area.
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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 06001227. It was listed on April 4, 2007.
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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 Downtown Pawtucket Historic District listed on the National Register?
Downtown Pawtucket Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 4, 2007.
What type of historic resource is Downtown Pawtucket Historic District?
Downtown Pawtucket Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Downtown Pawtucket Historic District?
The period of significance for Downtown Pawtucket Historic District is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Downtown Pawtucket Historic District?
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