About this property
The Keeper's House at Williamsbridge Reservoir is a historic home located in the borough of the Bronx in New York City. It was built in 1889 as part of the Williamsbridge Reservoir complex. It is a 2+1⁄2-story, L-shaped stone house.
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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 99001131. It was listed on September 23, 1999.
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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 Keeper's House at Williamsbridge Reservoir listed on the National Register?
Keeper's House at Williamsbridge Reservoir was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 23, 1999.
What type of historic resource is Keeper's House at Williamsbridge Reservoir?
Keeper's House at Williamsbridge Reservoir is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Keeper's House at Williamsbridge Reservoir?
The period of significance for Keeper's House at Williamsbridge Reservoir is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1889.
Can I research the history near Keeper's House at Williamsbridge Reservoir?
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