About this property
Felsengarten (German for "stone garden") is a historic summer house on Lewis Hill Road in Bethlehem, New Hampshire. The two story house was built between 1896 and 1900, and was the summer residence of German-American conductor Theodore Thomas and his wife Rose Fay. Thomas was an influential figure in popularizing classical orchestral music in the United States during the 19th century. The house and garden were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
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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 73002296. It was listed on June 17, 1973.
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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 Felsengarten listed on the National Register?
Felsengarten was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 17, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Felsengarten?
Felsengarten is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Felsengarten?
The period of significance for Felsengarten is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1896.
Can I research the history near Felsengarten?
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