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Chestnut Street Historic District

Camden, Maine • Knox County

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About This Property

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The Chestnut Street Historic District in Camden, Maine, is a remarkably intact example of a late 19th and early 20th-century New England town plan. It showcases a cohesive streetscape with architecturally significant homes, public buildings, and surrounding landscapes.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
District
Acreage
60
Listed Date
3/22/1991
Other Names
See Also:us Post Office--camden Main

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Community Planning And Development; Landscape Architecture; Education; Politics/Government; Architecture
Periods of Significance
1800 Ad - 1949 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
No
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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