The Newburyport Preservation Trust strongly supports establishment of a Local Historic District (LHD) in Newburyport as a proven way to ensure preservation of individual neighborhood streetscapes as well as our more high-profile architectural gems. The distinctive, authentic architectural and historical character draws people to live, work, and play in Newburyport, and sustains the city’s economic vitality. For all the logic in favor of an LHD, the topic is fraught with misconceptions. NPT's Local Historic District Advocacy page aims to clear some misconceptions and state reasons why an LHD remains overdue in Newburyport.
