National Register of Historic Places

Vanity Fair Park

Monroeville, Monroe County, Alabama
Listed
July 23, 2020
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
100005354

About this property

Vanity Fair Park is a historic park in Monroeville, Alabama. The park was built by Vanity Fair Mills for the use of the employees in the town. It was established in 1948 with the creation of a 5-acre (2.0 ha) pond. The park also contains a picnic pavilion (built in 1949), tennis courts (1949), and a community house (1952). The pond was used for swimming until a pool was constructed in 1963. Near the park, but not historically contributing, is a golf course. VF donated the park to the city in 1980. The park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2020.

Location

271 Park Dr.
Monroeville, Monroe County, Alabama

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Vanity Fair Park listed on the National Register?

Vanity Fair Park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 23, 2020.

What type of historic resource is Vanity Fair Park?

Vanity Fair Park is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Vanity Fair Park?

The period of significance for Vanity Fair Park is recorded as the listed era.

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