About this property
The Bell Labs Holmdel Complex (later known as Bell Works ) is a development in Holmdel Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. It functioned as a research and development facility for the Bell System and later Bell Labs between 1962 and 2007. The centerpiece of the campus, a modernist structure designed by Eero Saarinen, was dubbed "the biggest mirror ever" for its mirrored exterior. Roche-Dinkeloo, the successor firm to Saarinen's architectural practice, designed two expansions to the original structure. The complex, landscaped by Sasaki Associates, includes a series of plantings and one-way roads.
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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 16000223. It was listed on June 25, 2017.
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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 Bell Laboratories-Holmdel listed on the National Register?
Bell Laboratories-Holmdel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 25, 2017.
What type of historic resource is Bell Laboratories-Holmdel?
Bell Laboratories-Holmdel is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bell Laboratories-Holmdel?
The period of significance for Bell Laboratories-Holmdel is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1962.
Can I research the history near Bell Laboratories-Holmdel?
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