About this property
The Cape May Historic District is an area of 380 acres (1.5 km 2 ) with over 600 buildings in the resort town of Cape May, Cape May County, New Jersey. The city claims to be America's first seaside resort and has numerous buildings in the Late Victorian style, including the Eclectic, Stick, and Shingle styles, as well as the later Bungalow style, many with gingerbread trim. According to National Park Service architectural historian Carolyn Pitts, "Cape May has one of the largest collections of late 19th century frame buildings left in the United States...
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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. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 70000383. It was listed on December 28, 1970.
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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 Cape May Historic District (Additional Documentation) listed on the National Register?
Cape May Historic District (Additional Documentation) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 28, 1970.
What type of historic resource is Cape May Historic District (Additional Documentation)?
Cape May Historic District (Additional Documentation) is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Cape May Historic District (Additional Documentation) a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Cape May Historic District (Additional Documentation) has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Cape May Historic District (Additional Documentation)?
The period of significance for Cape May Historic District (Additional Documentation) is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Cape May Historic District (Additional Documentation)?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Cape May Historic District (Additional Documentation) will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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