About this property
The Keeler Tavern is an 18th-century historical building at 152 Main Street in the center of Ridgefield, Connecticut, United States. The property served as summer home to architect Cass Gilbert, who purchased it in 1907 and designed additions to the building as well as a garden. It is also significant for the part it played in the Battle of Ridgefield when British forces passed through, in 1777.
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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 82004345. It was listed on April 28, 1982.
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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 Keeler Tavern listed on the National Register?
Keeler Tavern was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 28, 1982.
What type of historic resource is Keeler Tavern?
Keeler Tavern is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Keeler Tavern?
The period of significance for Keeler Tavern is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1777.
Can I research the history near Keeler Tavern?
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