About this property
The Rock Creek Woods Historic District is a national historic district located north of Kensington, Montgomery County, Maryland (although the postal address is Silver Spring). This suburban development, consisting of 74 Contemporary houses, is nestled in a wooded valley between two creeks near Connecticut Avenue (MD 185). These houses were designed by Charles Goodman and built between 1958 and 1961 by Herschel and Marvin Blumberg, developers of New Town Center in nearby Hyattsville, Maryland. The original layout, including roads, lot configurations, and sidewalks, remains unaltered. During the 1960s, the neighborhood was home to a significant Jewish population and many people in the neighborhood were active in liberal causes, particularly the peace movement.
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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 04001354. It was listed on December 15, 2004.
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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 Rock Creek Woods Historic District listed on the National Register?
Rock Creek Woods Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 15, 2004.
What type of historic resource is Rock Creek Woods Historic District?
Rock Creek Woods Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Rock Creek Woods Historic District?
The period of significance for Rock Creek Woods Historic District is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1958.
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