About this property
The College Heights Estates Historic District encompasses 170 contributing buildings in a mid-20th century automobile-centered residential suburban area of University Park, Maryland, and the neighboring unincorporated area of College Heights Estates in Prince George's County. The earliest portions of the area were platted out in 1938, and the area was mostly built out between then and 1960. The area features winding lanes and dead-end roads, with large houses on generously sized lots. Houses built before the Second World War are predominantly Colonial Revival in character, while post-war construction includes a large number of ranch, split-entry, and Cape style houses, although they are generally larger than other similar houses built in other neighborhoods. Also distinguishing the neighborhood from others are a significant number of architect-designed homes.
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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 12001023. It was listed on December 12, 2012.
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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 College Heights Estates Historic District listed on the National Register?
College Heights Estates Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 12, 2012.
What type of historic resource is College Heights Estates Historic District?
College Heights Estates Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for College Heights Estates Historic District?
The period of significance for College Heights Estates Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1938.
Can I research the history near College Heights Estates Historic District?
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