About this property
The Dey Mansion (pronounced dye ), located in modern-day Wayne, Passaic County, New Jersey, United States, and originally known as Bloomsburg Manor , played an integral role in the American Revolutionary War. Built by Col. Theunis Dey in the 1770s, it served as Washington's Headquarters on several occasions. Today, the Dey Mansion is currently open year-round with guided public tours Wednesday through Sunday.
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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 70000392. It was listed on December 17, 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 Dey Mansion listed on the National Register?
Dey Mansion was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 17, 1970.
What type of historic resource is Dey Mansion?
Dey Mansion is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Dey Mansion?
The period of significance for Dey Mansion is recorded as the early_republic era.
Can I research the history near Dey Mansion?
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