National Register of Historic Places

Hook and Ladder No. 3

Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey

Listed

August 23, 2015

Type

Building

Period

Industrial

Ref No.

15000049

Location

218 Central Ave.

Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey

40.74199, -74.05188

Significance

Hook and Ladder No. 3 is a building in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 23, 2015, under reference number 15000049.

Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Engine House No. 3, Truck No. 2

Hudson County Courthouse

Industrial

0.8 mi

Nearby Battles

Paulus Hook Raid

1779Revolutionary War

1.5 mi

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When was Hook and Ladder No. 3 listed on the National Register?

Hook and Ladder No. 3 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 23, 2015.

What type of historic resource is Hook and Ladder No. 3?

Hook and Ladder No. 3 is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Hook and Ladder No. 3?

The period of significance for Hook and Ladder No. 3 is recorded as the industrial era.

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