About this property
The Eckerson House is a historic stone house located at 280 Chestnut Ridge Road in the borough of Montvale in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. The oldest section of the house dates to 1796, with an addition in 1799, and a second story in 1890. It was documented as the Abram G. Eckerson House by the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) in 1937. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 10, 1983, for its significance in architecture.
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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 83001504. 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 Eckerson House listed on the National Register?
Eckerson House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 10, 1983.
What type of historic resource is Eckerson House?
Eckerson House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Eckerson House?
The period of significance for Eckerson House is recorded as the early_republic era.
Can I research the history near Eckerson House?
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