About this property
The Norwood Avenue Historic District is a residential historic district in Cranston and Providence, Rhode Island. It includes all the properties along Norwood Avenue between Broad Street in Cranston and Green Boulevard (the eastern edge of Roger Williams Park) in Providence. It is lined with houses built mostly between 1890 and 1930 in the Queen Anne and Colonial Revival styles. The district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, starting in 2002.
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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 02000412. It was listed on April 25, 2002.
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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 Norwood Avenue Historic District listed on the National Register?
Norwood Avenue Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 25, 2002.
What type of historic resource is Norwood Avenue Historic District?
Norwood Avenue Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Norwood Avenue Historic District?
The period of significance for Norwood Avenue Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1890.
Can I research the history near Norwood Avenue Historic District?
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