About this property
The Bowers–Livingston–Osborn House , also known as the William Livingston House , is located at 25 Parsippany Road in the township of Parsippany–Troy Hills in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. The historic house was built around 1752 and was documented by the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) in 1939. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 19, 1973, for its significance in architecture and politics/government. The house was originally owned by Lemuel Bowers, who probably operated it as a tavern. William Livingston, the first governor of New Jersey, leased the house from 1777 to 1780.
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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 73001128. It was listed on June 18, 1973.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Bowers-Livingston-Osborn House listed on the National Register?
Bowers-Livingston-Osborn House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 18, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Bowers-Livingston-Osborn House?
Bowers-Livingston-Osborn House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bowers-Livingston-Osborn House?
The period of significance for Bowers-Livingston-Osborn House is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1752.
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