About this property
The Princeton Ice Company built a dam in 1884 on former farmland so as to allow for the production of ice for sale to residents and businesses in Princeton, New Jersey. This company was the primary supplier of ice to the town during the era of the frozen water trade before the advent of artificial refrigeration. In 1902 a second dam was added so as to increase ice production capacity. The company dissolved itself in 1929, after technological change rendered the ice trade obsolete. The nearly 77 acres (31 ha) site has gone undisturbed in the decades since, apart from the 1958 addition of a colonial revival home designed by noted local architect, Rolf Bauhan.
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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 07000874. It was listed on August 27, 2007.
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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 Princeton Ice Company listed on the National Register?
Princeton Ice Company was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 27, 2007.
What type of historic resource is Princeton Ice Company?
Princeton Ice Company is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Princeton Ice Company?
The period of significance for Princeton Ice Company is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1884.
Can I research the history near Princeton Ice Company?
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