About this property
The Demarest House, now known as the Demarest House Museum, is located at New Bridge Landing in the borough of River Edge in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. It was documented as the Samuel des Marest House by the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) in 1936. The house was originally thought to have been built by David des Marest (Demarest) for his son Samuel around 1679.
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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 83001492. It was listed on January 10, 1983.
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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 Demarest House listed on the National Register?
Demarest House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 10, 1983.
What type of historic resource is Demarest House?
Demarest House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Demarest House?
The period of significance for Demarest House is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1679.
Can I research the history near Demarest House?
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