About this property
The Pawtucket Armory is an historic armory building at 172 Exchange Street in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. One of the major works of William R. Walker & Son, it was built in 1894–5. Built of red brick with granite and limestone trim, it has a distinctive main block, with crenellated towers at the corners, and is prominently sited near Pawtucket's central business district.
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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 83003836. It was listed on November 18, 1983.
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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 Pawtucket Armory listed on the National Register?
Pawtucket Armory was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 18, 1983.
What type of historic resource is Pawtucket Armory?
Pawtucket Armory is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Pawtucket Armory?
The period of significance for Pawtucket Armory is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1894.
Can I research the history near Pawtucket Armory?
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