About this property
The Barre Downtown Historic District encompasses the historic commercial and civic heart of the city of Barre, Vermont. Extending along Main Street from City Park to Depot Square, this area was developed quite rapidly in the 1880s and 1890s, when the area experienced rapid growth due to the expansion of the nearby granite quarries. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
Location
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 79000227. It was listed on September 3, 1979.
Categories
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Barre Downtown Historic District listed on the National Register?
Barre Downtown Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 3, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Barre Downtown Historic District?
Barre Downtown Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Barre Downtown Historic District?
The period of significance for Barre Downtown Historic District is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Barre Downtown Historic District?
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