About this property
Douglaston Hill Historic District is a national historic district in Douglaston, Queens, New York. It includes 83 contributing buildings and two contributing sites. The buildings include Zion Episcopal Church (1830), houses and garages, and commercial buildings. The sites are Zion cemetery and public park. It was laid out with very large lots in 1853, at the very beginning of a movement in the United States to create suburban gardens.
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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 00001016. It was listed on August 30, 2000.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Douglaston Hill Historic District listed on the National Register?
Douglaston Hill Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 30, 2000.
What type of historic resource is Douglaston Hill Historic District?
Douglaston Hill Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Douglaston Hill Historic District?
The period of significance for Douglaston Hill Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era.
Can I research the history near Douglaston Hill Historic District?
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