About this property
Bushnell Park in Hartford, Connecticut is the second oldest publicly funded park in the United States, after Boston Common, which was established in 1634, and converted to a park in the 1830’s. Bushnell Park was conceived by the Reverend Horace Bushnell in the mid-1850s at a time when the need for open public spaces was just starting to be recognized. Today the park comprises 50 acres (20 ha) of green space, and is visited by over one million people each year. Paths through the park contribute to the East Coast Greenway.
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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 70000692. It was listed on October 21, 1970.
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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 Bushnell Park listed on the National Register?
Bushnell Park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 21, 1970.
What type of historic resource is Bushnell Park?
Bushnell Park is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bushnell Park?
The period of significance for Bushnell Park is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1634.
Can I research the history near Bushnell Park?
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