About this property
Cool Spring Park Historic District is a national historic district located at Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware. It encompasses 316 contributing buildings, 3 contributing structures, and 3 contributing objects in located in and around Cool Spring Park in Wilmington. It developed in the late-19th century as a middle class residential area. They are primarily semi-detached dwellings in a variety of popular styles including Gothic Revival and Queen Anne. Also located in the district is the Cool Spring Pumping Station associated with the Cool Spring Reservoir, Cool Spring Elementary School, and Knights of Pythias Hall.
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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 07000792. It was listed on August 6, 2007.
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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 Cool Spring Park Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed on the National Register?
Cool Spring Park Historic District (Boundary Increase) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 6, 2007.
What type of historic resource is Cool Spring Park Historic District (Boundary Increase)?
Cool Spring Park Historic District (Boundary Increase) is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Cool Spring Park Historic District (Boundary Increase)?
The period of significance for Cool Spring Park Historic District (Boundary Increase) is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near Cool Spring Park Historic District (Boundary Increase)?
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