It encompasses the center of the town, whose most significant period of growth was between about 1850 and 1920.

It is roughly bounded by a former Conrail railroad line, Frank, Pierce, School, North Streets, Nemasket Road, and East Grove Street.

The district covers 220 acres (89 ha), and includes about 500 buildings.

[2] The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.

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