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The National Register of Historic Places
is the official list of the Nation's historic places worthy of preservation. The National Register is administered by the National Park Service, which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior. More...

Weekly List - Highlighted Property of the Week:
Pythian Opera House, Lincoln County, Maine
This opera house in Boothbay Harbor, erected in 1894, is a substantial and architecturally impressive three-and-a half story structure designed as a multi-purpose building to serve governmental functions for the nascent town, offer a venue for cultural activities and host local Fraternal organizations. It was also an important public hall utilized by the community as a site for entertainment and recreation until the late 1980s. ..See full documentation.

[photo] - Lincoln Inauguration - courtesy of the Library of Congress

Washington DC, Inauguration
The Inauguration of a new President will bring thousands, or millions of people to Washington, DC. We invite visitors to explore the history of our unique city. Our Inauguration Feature has maps, itineraries, staff favorites, and a photo gallery. Wander off the beaten path and remember our past as we prepare for the future.

Photo Policy Update The National Register of Historic Places is seeking comments on a proposed update to our photograph policy. The Digital Photography Specifications Checklist summarizes the updated National Register photographic requirements for digital images media, including use of CD-R Gold or DVD-R Gold, image size, and labeling. More...

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