About this property
Westminster Street Historic District is a commercial historic district consisting of six buildings along the north side of Westminster Street in Providence, Rhode Island, a short way west of Interstate 95. Three of the buildings are located just west of Dean Street, while the other three are just to its east. Five of the six buildings were constructed between 1870 and 1900, and the sixth in 1933.
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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 03000494. It was listed on May 29, 2003.
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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 Westminster Street Historic District listed on the National Register?
Westminster Street Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 29, 2003.
What type of historic resource is Westminster Street Historic District?
Westminster Street Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Westminster Street Historic District?
The period of significance for Westminster Street Historic District is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1870.
Can I research the history near Westminster Street Historic District?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Westminster Street Historic District will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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