Hopkinton City Historic District Homeowner's Guidebook

Introduction: "Hopkinton City, in Hopkinton, Rhode Island, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places for its significance as a well-preserved 18th and 19th century New England village. The historic district contains an important collection of homes, as well as commercial and institutional buildings, that together convey the social and cultural conventions of formative periods in the Town's history. Today, Hopkinton City continues to provide residents with a lovely village situated close to local cultural amenities, schools and outdoor recreational activities. Visitors are drawn to the authentic ambiance of this historic place, including its well-preserved architecture and setting. In addition to being listed in the National Register, Hopkinton City is within a historic overlay district and changes to buildings and certain landscape features are subject to review by the Hopkinton Historic District Commission (HHDC). Created in 1974, the historic district is intended to encourage the preservation of the village's unique character and discourage demolition and inappropriate new construction. The district has also aided in the stabilization of property values in the village. This Guidebook will explain the review process, including what types of projects are subject to review; provide an overview of the architectural styles in Hopkinton City, and their character-defining features; and define the standards and guidelines that guide the HHDC's review process." Funding for this project was provided in part through a 2015 Historic Preservation Fund grant to the Town of Hopkinton (project number RI-15-4) administered by the Rhode Island State Historic Preservation Office (grant number P15AF00105) and the State, Tribal, and Local Plans and Grants Division, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. Hopkinton, Rhode Island is a Certified Local Government.

Hopkinton City Historic District Homeowner's Guidebook

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