About this property
The Riverdale Park Historic District is a national historic district located at Riverdale Park, Prince George's County, Maryland. The community developed starting in 1889, around the B & O passenger railroad station, as an early railroad suburb northeast of Washington, D.C. Later, 20th century additions expanded the community. One of the more imposing features of the community is the early-19th-century mansion known as Riversdale. In general residential styles range from large 2+1⁄2-story wood-frame dwellings to smaller bungalows, with an eclectic collection of imposing Queen Anne and Colonial Revival houses. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.
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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 02001608. It was listed on December 23, 2002.
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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 Riverdale Park Historic District listed on the National Register?
Riverdale Park Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 23, 2002.
What type of historic resource is Riverdale Park Historic District?
Riverdale Park Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Riverdale Park Historic District?
The period of significance for Riverdale Park Historic District is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1889.
Can I research the history near Riverdale Park Historic District?
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