One of the core roles the Preservation Society aims to play for residents is providing information related to historic preservation in Fall River, Massachusetts.
The following document database includes a collection of city plans and reports from over the years made available to the general public for download for free:
Some frequently asked questions…
▶ How old must a property be to be considered historical?
50 years old, per the Massachusetts Historic Commission.
▶ Must historical properties abide by all new construction codes?
Not always!
▶ How can state and federal historic tax credits promote development?
Tax credits encourage preservation rather than demolition and new construction by offsetting the costs of preservation work.
▶ Why is historic preservation important for Fall River?
It can improve a sense of community pride, promote heritage tourism, increase skilled labor needs, and buoy property values. Once we lose our history… we lose our identity and become just like any other place.
▶ What is demolition by neglect?
Any historic building willfully neglected of a maintenance plan that deteriorates to the point of demolition.