About this property
The Jennys Lane Historic District is a residential historic district encompassing a well-preserved subdivision in Barrington, Rhode Island, which was developed between 1860 and 1920. It is representative of the town's development as a suburb of Providence following the introduction of passenger rail service in 1855. The district includes all of the properties on Jennys Lane, as well as some adjacent houses on Mathewson and Rumstick Roads, as well as a boathouse on Rumstick Road on the banks of the Barrington River. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.
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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 08000152. It was listed on March 6, 2008.
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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 Jennys Lane Historic District listed on the National Register?
Jennys Lane Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 6, 2008.
What type of historic resource is Jennys Lane Historic District?
Jennys Lane Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Jennys Lane Historic District?
The period of significance for Jennys Lane Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era.
Can I research the history near Jennys Lane Historic District?
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