About this property
The Riverside Historic District, also known as Riverside Landscape Architecture District, encompasses what is arguably one of the first planned suburbs in the United States. The district encompasses the majority of the village of Riverside, Illinois, a suburb just west of Chicago. It was planned and designed by Calvert Vaux and Frederick Law Olmsted and features a number of architecturally distinguished buildings.
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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. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 69000055. It was listed on September 14, 1969.
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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 Riverside Landscape Architecture District listed on the National Register?
Riverside Landscape Architecture District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 14, 1969.
What type of historic resource is Riverside Landscape Architecture District?
Riverside Landscape Architecture District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Riverside Landscape Architecture District a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Riverside Landscape Architecture District has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Riverside Landscape Architecture District?
The period of significance for Riverside Landscape Architecture District is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near Riverside Landscape Architecture District?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Riverside Landscape Architecture District will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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