About this property
The Four Corners Historic District is the intersection of Broad and Market Streets in Newark, New Jersey. It is the site of the city's earliest settlement and the heart of Downtown Newark that at one time was considered the busiest intersection in the United States. The area that radiates twenty-two square blocks from the crossroads is a state and federal historic district. The crossing became the center of the town soon after establishment in 1666; the home of founder Robert Treat was located at the southwest corner. During the next centuries it remained the focal point of the city which grew around it.
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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 00001061. It was listed on September 7, 2000.
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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 Four Corners Historic District listed on the National Register?
Four Corners Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 7, 2000.
What type of historic resource is Four Corners Historic District?
Four Corners Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Four Corners Historic District?
The period of significance for Four Corners Historic District is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1666.
Can I research the history near Four Corners Historic District?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Four Corners Historic District will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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