National Register of Historic Places

Brattleboro Downtown Historic District

Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont
Listed
February 17, 1983
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
83003225

About this property

The Brattleboro Downtown Historic District encompasses most of the central business district of the town of Brattleboro, Vermont. Extending along Main Street between Whetstone Brook and a junction with Pultney Road and Linden and Walnut Streets, this area includes many of the town's prominent civic and institutional buildings. The area's development took place primarily in the 19th century, with surviving buildings from both the 18th and early 20th centuries. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983, and was enlarged in 2004 to include Plaza Park and the Holstein Building on the south side of Whetstone Brook.

Location

Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont
42.85415, -72.55969

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Brooks House
Civil War
0.1 mi
Brattleboro Downtown Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Listed
0.2 mi
Holbrook, Deacon John, House
Industrial
0.2 mi
Union Station
Civil War
0.2 mi
Canal Street Schoolhouse (Additional Documentation)
Industrial
0.3 mi

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When was Brattleboro Downtown Historic District listed on the National Register?

Brattleboro Downtown Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 17, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Brattleboro Downtown Historic District?

Brattleboro Downtown Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Brattleboro Downtown Historic District?

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