Dedham Village Historic District Explained

Dedham Village Historic District
Nrhp Type:hd
Nocat:yes
Location:Dedham, Massachusetts
Coordinates:42.2483°N -71.1803°W
Area:55acres
Built:1793
Architect:Baker, Eliphalet; et al.
Architecture:Federal, Italianate
Added:September 6, 2006
Refnum:06000785

The Dedham Village Historic District is a historic district encompassing the historic center of Dedham, Massachusetts. Its principal focus is a stretch of High Street between Bridge and Ames Streets; it extends south along Bridge Street to Haven Street, as well as along Ames and Court Streets, and small streets adjacent. The area has been associated with the growth and development of Dedham since the community was established in 1636. Its most notable structure is the Norfolk County Courthouse, a National Historic Landmark.[1] It also includes the Old Village Cemetery. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006. It is roughly bounded by Village Avenue and High, Court, Washington, School, and Chestnut Streets.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: NRHP nomination for Dedham Village Historic District. Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 2014-05-26.
  2. Web site: National Register of Historic Places - Massachusetts (MA), Norfolk County . 2023-10-18 . nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com.