About this property
Crotona Park is a public park in the South Bronx in New York City, covering 127.5 acres (51.6 ha). The park is bounded by streets of the same name on its northern, eastern, southern, and western borders, and is adjacent to the Crotona Park East and Morrisania neighborhoods of the Bronx. It is divided into four portions by Claremont Parkway and Crotona Avenue, which run through it.
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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 15000177. It was listed on April 27, 2015.
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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 Crotona Play Center listed on the National Register?
Crotona Play Center was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 27, 2015.
What type of historic resource is Crotona Play Center?
Crotona Play Center is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Crotona Play Center?
The period of significance for Crotona Play Center is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Crotona Play Center?
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