MHC Forwards Green Street East Historic District Nomination to NPS
What happened
The Massachusetts Historical Commission State Review Board voted to forward a National Register nomination for the Green Street East Historic District to the National Park Service. This district recognizes a concentrated group of 19th-century buildings located within the Washington-to-Amory Street corridor in Boston. The National Park Service will decide whether the district should be added to the National Register of Historic Places.
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Why it matters
The designation is described as both historical recognition and a practical economic development tool. It allows owners of contributing properties to pursue state and federal rehabilitation tax credits. The district preserves earlier history amidst major investment occurring along Washington Street.
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Who's involved
- Massachusetts Historical CommissionState-level agency that voted to forward the historic district nomination.
- National Park ServiceFederal agency that will review the nomination for inclusion in the National Register.
- BostonThe city where the Green Street East Historic District is located.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Forest HillsSpeculative
The designation could drive investment and stabilize local real estate markets in the neighborhood.
- MassachusettsSpeculative
The state might facilitate the state and federal rehabilitation tax credits, acting as a funding channel for economic development.
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The entities involved
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Boston
capital and largest city of Massachusetts, United States
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Massachusetts Historical Commission
state-level agency responsible for historic preservation in Massachusetts, United States
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National Park Service
United States federal agency