About this property
Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists, A Medley was written by Washington Irving in 1821, while he lived in England, and published in 1822. This episodic novel was originally published under his pseudonym Geoffrey Crayon.
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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 05001412. It was listed on December 16, 2005.
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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 Bracebridge Hall (Boundary Increase) listed on the National Register?
Bracebridge Hall (Boundary Increase) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 16, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Bracebridge Hall (Boundary Increase)?
Bracebridge Hall (Boundary Increase) is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bracebridge Hall (Boundary Increase)?
The period of significance for Bracebridge Hall (Boundary Increase) is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1821.
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