About this property
The Edgewood Historic District–Anstis Greene Estate Plat is a residential historic district in the Edgewood neighborhood of eastern Cranston, Rhode Island. The 34-acre (14 ha) area is bounded on the west by Broad Street, the east by Narragansett Bay, the south by Rosewood Avenue, and on the north by Marion Avenue, where it abuts the Edgewood Historic District-Shaw Plat. The area, originally part of a much larger property belonging to Zachariah Rhodes in the 17th century, was platted for residential development in the decades following the arrival of the streetcar on Broad Street, providing commuter service to Providence. The land was willed by Anstis Rhodes Greene to a group of heirs, who progressively developed their individual portions. The only significant surviving elements that predate this development are two small family cemeteries.
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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 15000497. It was listed on August 2, 2015.
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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 Edgewood Historic District-Anstis Greene Estate Plats listed on the National Register?
Edgewood Historic District-Anstis Greene Estate Plats was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 2, 2015.
What type of historic resource is Edgewood Historic District-Anstis Greene Estate Plats?
Edgewood Historic District-Anstis Greene Estate Plats is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Edgewood Historic District-Anstis Greene Estate Plats?
The period of significance for Edgewood Historic District-Anstis Greene Estate Plats is recorded as the colonial era.
Can I research the history near Edgewood Historic District-Anstis Greene Estate Plats?
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