About this property
Glimmerstone is a historic mansion house on Vermont Route 131, west of the village center of Cavendish, Vermont. Built 1844–47, it is a distinctive example of Gothic Revival architecture, built using a regional construction style called "snecked ashlar" out of locally quarried stone flecked with mica. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
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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 78000253. It was listed on November 14, 1978.
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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 Glimmerstone listed on the National Register?
Glimmerstone was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 14, 1978.
What type of historic resource is Glimmerstone?
Glimmerstone is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Glimmerstone?
The period of significance for Glimmerstone is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1844.
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