About this property
The Henry Doremus House , also known as the Captain Thomas Doremus House , is a historic stone house located at 490 Main Road (U.S. Route 202) in the Towaco section of the township of Montville, New Jersey. The oldest section was built around 1760. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 31, 1972, as the Doremus House for its significance in architecture. It was listed as the Henry Doremus House as part of the Dutch Stone Houses in Montville, New Jersey Multiple Property Submission (MPS) on January 17, 1992.
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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 72000805. It was listed on October 31, 1972.
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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 Doremus House listed on the National Register?
Doremus House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 31, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Doremus House?
Doremus House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Doremus House?
The period of significance for Doremus House is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1760.
Can I research the history near Doremus House?
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