About this property
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Grotto is a national historic district located at 36 Amity Street in Rosebank, Staten Island, New York. It is a historic Roman Catholic grotto designed and constructed by the local Italian American community. Work on the distinctive concrete and stone folk art structure was begun in 1937 and continues to the present.
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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 00001276. It was listed on November 2, 2000.
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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 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Grotto listed on the National Register?
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Grotto was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 2, 2000.
What type of historic resource is Our Lady of Mount Carmel Grotto?
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Grotto is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Our Lady of Mount Carmel Grotto?
The period of significance for Our Lady of Mount Carmel Grotto is recorded as the civil_war era.
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