High, Church and Gould Streets Historic District
Why it's listed
This neighborhood in the north-central part of North Attleborough, Massachusetts, takes in most of High and Church Streets and part of Gould Street. Its houses record about a century of residential building, from Greek Revival and Gothic Revival homes of the 1830s to 1860s through Second Empire, Queen Anne, Stick and Colonial Revival designs. The busiest decade was the 1870s, when fifteen houses went up. Many are vernacular houses with period trim, while several high-style residences came from architectural firms in nearby Providence, Rhode Island. The area developed alongside the town's jewelry industry, and nearly all the original owners were officers or managers of local jewelry firms, with a few professionals and merchants among them. Granite curbs, brick walls and limestone steps survive on some lots. The district is set apart from adjoining streets by the consistent quality, scale and upkeep of its buildings, and the houses are noted for their lack of alteration and good maintenance.
Significance in brief: The district is argued to be significant for its consistent collection of Greek Revival through Colonial Revival houses, including several high-style designs by Providence architectural firms. It also reflects the growth of North Attleborough's jewelry manufacturing industry, since nearly all original owners were officers or managers of local jewelry firms. Its quality, scale and maintenance set it apart from surrounding neighborhoods.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 99001305, listed November 12, 1999. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 56-60--122 High St., 29--117 Church St., and 9--17 Gould St., North Attleborough |
|---|---|
| County | Bristol County |
| Listed | November 12, 1999 |
| Reference number | 99001305 |
| Resource type | District |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, Italianate, Second Empire, Queen Anne, Shingle Style, Stick Style, Colonial Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture, Community Planning and Development |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | The description states all houses are occupied and most are well maintained and little altered; a few are in fair condition. |
| Acreage | 20 |
| Coordinates | 41.98360, -71.33580 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
This is a historic district. Buildings within its boundary are either contributing (they add to the district's significance) or non-contributing. Owners of contributing income-producing buildings can claim the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit; homeowners should look at state credits. National Register districts impose no design review by themselves; a local historic district ordinance, if one exists, does (the difference explained).
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 99001305.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5754380
- This listing as JSON
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