Shoreby Hill Historic District (Conanicut Island - Jamestown)

 place with historical importance, neighborhood, NRHP - National Register of Historic Places, historic district

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Shoreby Hill was developed during the era of steam ferry navigation just before the end of the nineteenth century. Carefully planned to showcase the “summer” residences, the interesting pattern of development remains today. A model for architectural landscaping, the streets are named after poets. There are 2 associations, Lower Shoreby Hill and Upper Shoreby Hill. Homes are sited on lots somewhat larger than most of the village and the neighborhood has retained its historic charm even with the advent of newer homes and renovations.
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The Shoreby Hill Historic District occupies a prominent hillside on the east shore of Jamestown, and is located to the north of the central business area. The district is composed of two distinct areas. The First Subdivision (also known as Lower Shoreby Hill) which was recorded in 1898), occupies an area beginning at Jamestown Harbor on the east and rises ninety feet to the crest of a ridge running down the center of Conanicus Island,at Standish Road. The Second Subdivision (also known as Upper Shoreby Hill) was platted in 1911 and consists of a narrow strip of land running east-west along the flat top of the ridge, and extends from Lower Shoreby Hill to North Road on the west. In total, the Shoreby Hill Historic District is fifty four and one-half acre area occupied by 90 residential properties.

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