National Register of Historic Places

Cobble Hill Historic District

New York, Kings County, New York
Listed
June 10, 1976
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
76001225

About this property

The Cobble Hill Historic District is a municipal and national historic district located in the Cobble Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City. The national district consists of 796 contributing, largely residential buildings built between the 1830s and 1920s. It includes fine examples of Greek Revival, Italianate, and Queen Anne style row houses. Also in the district are a number of notable churches, including ones by Richard Upjohn (Christ Church, 1841–42) and Minard Lafever (St. Francis Cabrini Chapel, originally Strong Place Baptist Church), 1851–52). A number of early 20th century apartment buildings are part of the district as well. The Cobble Hill Historic District was first designated a New York City landmark by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission in 1969. It was then listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. The city extended the district in 1988.

Location

New York, Kings County, New York
40.69132, -73.99541

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

Brooklyn Heights Historic District
Listed
0.2 mi
Holy Trinity Church (Protestant Episcopal)
Industrial
0.3 mi
Borough Hall Subway Station (IRT)
Industrial
0.3 mi
Brooklyn Historical Society
Industrial
0.3 mi
Brooklyn Borough Hall
Industrial
0.3 mi

Nearby Battles

Raid on the New York Battery
1775Revolutionary War
1.3 mi

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When was Cobble Hill Historic District listed on the National Register?

Cobble Hill Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 10, 1976.

What type of historic resource is Cobble Hill Historic District?

Cobble Hill Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Cobble Hill Historic District?

The period of significance for Cobble Hill Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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