About this property
Washington Avenue Historic District is the historic center of Cedarburg, Wisconsin, the location of the early industry and commerce that was key to the community's development. The historic district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1986. The district has 80 contributing buildings and one contributing structure in a 28 acres (11 ha) area. Many of the buildings in this district that were built between the 1840s and the early 1900s were built out of locally mined limestone and fieldstone. Of these buildings, many are in vernacular style, but three other architectural styles are represented: Greek Revival, Italianate, and Queen Anne.
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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 86000218. It was listed on January 17, 1986.
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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 Washington Avenue Historic District listed on the National Register?
Washington Avenue Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 17, 1986.
What type of historic resource is Washington Avenue Historic District?
Washington Avenue Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Washington Avenue Historic District?
The period of significance for Washington Avenue Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era.
Can I research the history near Washington Avenue Historic District?
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