About this property
Babb's Beach is a municipal public recreation area located at 435 Babbs Rd. in Suffield, Connecticut. It is the former site of what was known as Babb's Beach Amusement Park, a small amusement park that was active in the first half of the 20th century. At its height in the 1930s, the surviving dance hall hosted dances for up to 3,000 weekend patrons. The property, owned by the town since 1977, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 06000591. It was listed on July 11, 2006.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Babb's Beach listed on the National Register?
Babb's Beach was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 11, 2006.
What type of historic resource is Babb's Beach?
Babb's Beach is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Babb's Beach?
The period of significance for Babb's Beach is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1977.
Can I research the history near Babb's Beach?
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