National Register of Historic Places

Arbutus Cottage

Asbury Park, Monmouth County, New Jersey
Listed
August 17, 2015
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
15000003

About this property

The Arburtus Cottage, also known as the Stephen Crane House, is located at 508 4th Avenue in the city of Asbury Park in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. Built around 1878, the historic Queen Anne style seaside cottage was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 18, 2015, for its significance in literature and social history. The author, poet, and journalist Stephen Crane lived here from 1883 to 1892. It is now the home of the Asbury Park Historical Society. The two and one-half story house was built around 1878 by Andrew and Helen Robeno. The house was later purchased by Mary Helen Peck Crane in 1883. Along with her son, Stephen, and daughter Agnes, she lived here year round. She enlarged the house around 1888. She was president of the local chapter of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Stephen wrote his first short story, "Uncle Jake and the Bell-Handle", in 1885. National Register of Historic Places listings in Monmouth County, New Jersey

Location

508 4th Ave.
Asbury Park, Monmouth County, New Jersey
40.22353, -74.00694

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When was Arbutus Cottage listed on the National Register?

Arbutus Cottage was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 17, 2015.

What type of historic resource is Arbutus Cottage?

Arbutus Cottage is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Arbutus Cottage?

The period of significance for Arbutus Cottage is recorded as the industrial era.

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