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One common misconception about older homes.. many people think that just because a house is an antique it is also historic. That's not the case. So what is the difference between an antique and a historic home?
- Antique Home - The strictest definition, everything gets to be an antique if it exists for 100 years. Antique homes are often identified by architectural periods such as Colonial (up to 1820), Romantic Revivals (1820 - 1880), Victorian (1860 - 1900), etc., depending on the source and the area of the country, these years may vary.
- Historic Structure - a home or building that is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and certified historic by the Secretary of the Interior. A building that is officially recognized for it's historic significance has special status under the 1997 Tax Reform Act, which encourages rehabilitation and discourages demolition or substantial alteration of the structure. There are no Federal historic property designations that place Federal restrictions on private property owners. States and localities may have laws to encourage the preservation of their historic places.
- Historic District - an area designated by government to have historical importance. Various incentives are provided, including tax breaks to rehab and preserve an area.
- Historic Preservation - a movement begun in the 1960's in the United States to protect landmarks and to unify neighborhoods. To physically rehabilitate a historic building.
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