Colony's Block
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Colony's Block
Colony's Block, at 4--7 Central Square, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 24, 1983. It was among the first 9 of Keene’s 17 listings. The Register lists it for its commerce, architecture and education, at the local level. It describes its style as French Second Empire, as it does for 7 other New Hampshire listings. Four more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 27 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
4--7 Central Square, Keene · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
5 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Colony's Block
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Colony's Block
Is Colony's Block on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 24, 1983 (Register number 83001134).
Is Colony's Block a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; New Hampshire has 24 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Harrisville Historic District, 9.2 miles away.
Can you visit Colony's Block?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Colony's Block?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 27 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 77844826 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.