About this property
Green Brook Park is a 100-acre (40 ha) county park along the Green Brook, a tributary of the Raritan River, in the city of Plainfield in Union County, New Jersey. Designed by the Olmsted Brothers, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 14, 2004, for its significance in landscape architecture. It extends into the borough of North Plainfield in Somerset County.
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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 04000437. It was listed on May 13, 2004.
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Green Brook Park listed on the National Register?
Green Brook Park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 13, 2004.
What type of historic resource is Green Brook Park?
Green Brook Park is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Green Brook Park?
The period of significance for Green Brook Park is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near Green Brook Park?
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