About this property
Cedar Brook Park is a 78-acre (32 ha) county park situated mostly in Plainfield in Union County, within the U.S. state of New Jersey, with a smaller portion of the park extending into South Plainfield in adjacent Middlesex County. Featuring the Shakespeare Garden, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 25, 2007, for its significance in landscape architecture. The park was designed by the Olmsted Brothers of Brookline, Massachusetts from 1924 to 1930.
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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 07000878. It was listed on August 27, 2007.
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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 Cedar Brook Park listed on the National Register?
Cedar Brook Park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 27, 2007.
What type of historic resource is Cedar Brook Park?
Cedar Brook Park is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Cedar Brook Park?
The period of significance for Cedar Brook Park is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1924.
Can I research the history near Cedar Brook Park?
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