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Historic districts in the United States are designated historic districts recognizing a group of buildings, archaeological resources, or other properties as historically or architecturally significant.
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According to the Register definition, a historic district is: "a geographically definable area, urban or rural, possessing a significant concentration, linkage, or continuity of sites, buildings, structures, or objects united by past events or aesthetically by plan or physical development.
The term archaeological site refers to those that are eligible for or are listed on the National Register (historic properties) as well as those that do not qualify for the National Register. The commonly used term cultural resource does not have a consistent or legal definition.
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Definition. Historic districts are designated areas that contain a significant concentration of historic buildings, sites, or structures that have cultural, architectural, or historical value.
To become a historic district listed in the National Register, the area must meet specific criteria. With a few exceptions, the property must be more than 50 years old. It also must be significant, which means it represents an important piece of history, architecture, archaeology, engineering or culture [source: Shrimpton].
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What is a National Register historic district? A National Register historic district is a concentration of historic buildings, structures, sites, and/or objects united historically or aesthetically by plan or physical development.
Definition. Historic districts are designated areas within a city or community that preserve and protect buildings, structures, and sites of historical significance. These districts aim to maintain the architectural integrity and cultural heritage of an area while promoting its historical character.
