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The Historic Marker Program
Welcome to the official page for the SHC's Historic Marker Program!
Program Coordinator: William F. Daley
Antique homes, historic sites and landscapes are significant features of Sandwich. In order
to honor the town’s history and the stewardship that has preserved its special character over the years,
the Historic Marker Program has been established. The program will recognize historic homes and
buildings by a dated wooden sign approved by the Sandwich Historical Commission to help raise the
awareness and appreciation of your home or business and the most treasured resources of Sandwich.
Each oval marker measures 9” x 15” inches and
is made of ½” MDO weatherproof sign-board. The marker is
sealed and painted white with antique lettering and
individually made. Holes are pre-drilled and stainless steel
mounting hardware is included. Markers are available only
through the Sandwich Historical Commission (SHC) for a
cost of just $80.00.
To find out if you qualify for a Historic Marker, or if you are interested, please read the following details:
Your house must be at least 100 years of age, or listed on the National Register or determined by the
Sandwich Historical Commission to be historically significant
Research is to be completed by the homeowner (or consultant and/or volunteer). Such research
should begin with a review of the Historic Asset List (MHC Form B) and other local historical
resources on file in the Archives Room of the Sandwich Public Library. The Archivist Barbara Gill is
able to offer assistance. Members of the Sandwich Historical Commission are available on a limited
basis to undertake research on behalf of homeowners in the Barnstable Registry of Deeds and other
sources of data.
Markers will display the original owner’s name (or original building name) and the year (or circa
year) of construction. In certain circumstances, an alternate name will be considered by the Sandwich
Historical Commission (SHC) if the individual was a significant owner or occupant of the building.
Markers are generally expected to be located on the front facade of your historic home or building.
Applications will be reviewed and discussed at a regularly scheduled SHC meeting and applicants
will be informed of the meeting date. The sign will be completed 4-6 weeks following the meeting
date.
View the application here.
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"Our mission is to protect and preserve the unique early American character of Sandwich through the acquisition,
restoration and enhancement of our historic resources, not only for the cultural benefit of the residents of
Sandwich, but to encourage and increase the heritage tourism that is so crucial to our economy."
- Sandwich Historical Commission
"Whenever an historic district is established as provided in
section three an historic district commission shall be established which shall consist of not less than three
nor more than seven members."
- Mass General Law, Chapter 40C. Section 4
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