Old Town is in the National Historic Registry-What this means:
"National Register properties are distinguished by having been documented and evaluated according to uniform standards. These criteria recognize the accomplishments of all peoples who have contributed to the history and heritage of the United States and are designed to help state and local governments, Federal agencies, and others identify important historic and archeological properties worthy of preservation and of consideration in planning and development decisions.
The historic district is 3 blocks wide and 7 blocks long and is on the National Registry of Historic Places , protected by Federal and local statues. Listing in the National Register contributes to preserving historic properties in a number of ways:
- Recognition that a property is of significance to the Nation, the State, or the community.
- Consideration in the planning for Federal or federally assisted projects.
- Eligibility for Federal tax benefits.
- Qualification for Federal assistance for historic preservation, when funds are available." -National Parks web site
Is a volunteer group that plans and oversees the various neighborhood activities that add to the quality of life in the district.
- The luminaries that are displayed at Christmas in Old Town and Twickenham are sponsored jointly by Old Town and Twickenham.
- Every year an Old Town Christmas Party is held by and for the Old Town community.
- In June a district-wide Picnic is held at the E. Clinton Elementary School.
- Thorough-out the year various streets throw block parties and enjoy getting to know their neighbors.
- The Old Town Historic Committee is currently working on turning a vacant lot at the end of Walker and White into a small park where those walking through the area can grab a park bench and just enjoy nature's beauty.
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