National Register of Historic Places
Revere Beach Reservation
Revere Beach Reservation is a historic place in Revere, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 27, 2003, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 03000642.
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Revere Beach Reservation
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About this place
What is Revere Beach Reservation?
Revere Beach is a public beach in Revere, Massachusetts, measuring over three miles (4.8 km) long and located about five miles (8 km) north of downtown Boston. In 1875, a rail link was constructed to the beach, leading to its increasing popularity as a summer recreation area. In 1896, the land was claimed for public use and redeveloped to accommodate large crowds while maintaining the natural scenery, thereby becoming the first public beach in the United States. It is still easily accessible from Boston by the MBTA subway's Blue Line, and can accommodate as many as one million visitors in a weekend during its annual sand sculpture competition. The Revere Beach Reservation and Revere Beach Reservation Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Listing details
- Name
- Revere Beach Reservation
- City
- Revere
- County
- Suffolk County
- State
- Massachusetts
- Listed on the National Register
- May 27, 2003
- NRIS reference number
- 03000642
- Resource type
- site
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 42.42159, -70.98223
When was Revere Beach Reservation listed on the National Register?
Revere Beach Reservation was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 27, 2003.
Where is Revere Beach Reservation located?
Revere Beach Reservation is located in Revere, Suffolk County, Massachusetts at approximately 42.42159, -70.98223. See the map above.
Is Revere Beach Reservation a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Revere Beach Reservation is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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