National Register of Historic Places

Octagonal Poultry House

Cold Spring, Cape May County, New Jersey
Listed
March 14, 2008
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
08000177

About this property

The Octagonal Poultry House, also known as the Walter P. Taylor Octagon, is located at 720 U.S. Route 9 in the Cold Spring section of Lower Township in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. The historic octagonal farm building was built around 1900 to house hens, who supposedly like to nest in corners. Eventually it became a children's playhouse. Today the broom maker works there at Historic Cold Spring Village. Historic Cold Spring Village originally used it as a storage shed, but eventually recognized its potential as a good place to learn about the art of needlework and crocheting. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 14, 2008, for its significance in architecture.

Location

720 US 9 (Lower Township)
Cold Spring, Cape May County, New Jersey
38.97955, -74.91216

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
Sources

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

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Nearby Battles

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When was Octagonal Poultry House listed on the National Register?

Octagonal Poultry House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 14, 2008.

What type of historic resource is Octagonal Poultry House?

Octagonal Poultry House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Octagonal Poultry House?

The period of significance for Octagonal Poultry House is recorded as the industrial era.

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