National Historic Landmark

Robinson, John Roosevelt "Jackie", House

New York, Kings County, New York
Listed
May 10, 1976
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
76001226

About this property

The Jackie Robinson House is a historic house at 5224 Tilden Avenue in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. Built c. 1912-1916, it is prominent as the home of baseball great Jackie Robinson from 1947, when he was awarded Rookie of the Year, through 1949, when he was voted Most Valuable Player. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1976. The Jackie Robinson House is located in Brooklyn's East Flatbush neighborhood, at the southwest corner of Tilden Avenue and East 53nd Street. It is a modest two-story brick duplex, with the units set side-by-side. Each is two bays wide, with the entrance set in the right-hand bay. 5224 is the left (east) unit, which has a band of three sash windows in the left bay, topped by a porch with a wooden railing and metal awning supported by decorative metal supports.

Location

5224 Tilden St.
New York, Kings County, New York
40.64810, -73.92723

Categories

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Sources

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

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When was Robinson, John Roosevelt "Jackie", House listed on the National Register?

Robinson, John Roosevelt "Jackie", House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 10, 1976.

What type of historic resource is Robinson, John Roosevelt "Jackie", House?

Robinson, John Roosevelt "Jackie", House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Robinson, John Roosevelt "Jackie", House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Robinson, John Roosevelt "Jackie", House has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Robinson, John Roosevelt "Jackie", House?

The period of significance for Robinson, John Roosevelt "Jackie", House is recorded as the industrial era.

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