About this property
The Edgewood Historic District–Sally Greene Homestead Plats is a residential historic district in the Edgewood neighborhood of eastern Cranston, Rhode Island. Bounded by Glen Avenue to the north, Broad Street to the west, Massasoit Street to the south, and the Providence River to the east, this area was developed between 1900 and 1963 as a streetcar suburb for middle and lower middle class residents on what was once a country estate. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016.
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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 16000787. It was listed on November 22, 2016.
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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-Sally Greene Homestead Plats listed on the National Register?
Edgewood Historic District-Sally Greene Homestead Plats was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 22, 2016.
What type of historic resource is Edgewood Historic District-Sally Greene Homestead Plats?
Edgewood Historic District-Sally Greene Homestead Plats is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Edgewood Historic District-Sally Greene Homestead Plats?
The period of significance for Edgewood Historic District-Sally Greene Homestead Plats is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1900.
Can I research the history near Edgewood Historic District-Sally Greene Homestead Plats?
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