About this property
The Mason Historic District in Mason, Texas is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was listed in 1974 and increased in 1991. The original district was 230 acres (0.93 km 2 ) forming an irregular pattern along both sides of U.S. 87 and TX 29 which included 186 contributing buildings and six contributing structures. The increase added 14 contributing building and a contributing site on 20 acres (0.081 km 2 ) roughly along Post Hill Rd. from College Ave.
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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 91001526. It was listed on October 15, 1991.
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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 Mason Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed on the National Register?
Mason Historic District (Boundary Increase) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1991.
What type of historic resource is Mason Historic District (Boundary Increase)?
Mason Historic District (Boundary Increase) is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Mason Historic District (Boundary Increase)?
The period of significance for Mason Historic District (Boundary Increase) is recorded as the listed era.
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