About this property
East Greenwich Historic District is a historic district encompassing the historic commercial and civic heart of East Greenwich, Rhode Island, United States. The district bounded on the east by Greenwich Cove, an inlet on Narrangansett Bay, on the south by London and Spring Streets (although the village, itself, extends to First Street and Rocky Hollow Road), on the west roughly by Park Street, and on the north by Division Street. The district extends westward on Division Street as far Dark Entry Brook, and the district properties on its north side now lie in the city of Warwick. East Greenwich was settled in 1677 with its town center growing in the district, with a rural farm landscape to the west. The area's road network had begun to take shape by the mid-18th century, and the town center was industrialized in the 19th century.
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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 74000036. It was listed on June 12, 1974.
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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 East Greenwich Historic District listed on the National Register?
East Greenwich Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 12, 1974.
What type of historic resource is East Greenwich Historic District?
East Greenwich Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for East Greenwich Historic District?
The period of significance for East Greenwich Historic District is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1677.
Can I research the history near East Greenwich Historic District?
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