About this property
Fanwood is a borough in Union County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Located on a ridge in northern-central New Jersey, the borough is a commuter town of New York City in the New York metropolitan area. Fanwood is located in the Raritan Valley and Rahway Valley regions. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 7,774, an increase of 456 (+6.2%) from the 2010 census count of 7,318, which in turn reflected an increase of 144 (+2.0%) from the 7,174 counted in the 2000 census. Fanwood was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on October 2, 1895, from portions of Fanwood Township (now known as Scotch Plains), based on the results of a referendum held the previous day.
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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 04000516. It was listed on May 26, 2004.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Fanwood Park Historic District listed on the National Register?
Fanwood Park Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 26, 2004.
What type of historic resource is Fanwood Park Historic District?
Fanwood Park Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fanwood Park Historic District?
The period of significance for Fanwood Park Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1895.
Can I research the history near Fanwood Park Historic District?
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