National Register of Historic Places

Woodbine-Palmetto-Gates Historic District

New York, Queens County, New York
Listed
September 29, 1983
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
83001783

About this property

Woodbine–Palmetto–Gates Historic District is a national historic district in Ridgewood, Queens, New York. It includes 91 contributing buildings built between 1908 and 1911. They consist mainly of three story brick tenements with two apartments per floor. The buildings feature amber brick facades with burnt orange brick bases and trim. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. The NRHP district overlaps with the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission's Ridgewood North Historic District.

Location

New York, Queens County, New York
40.70694, -73.90389

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

Madison-Putnam-60th Place Historic District
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0.2 mi
Grove-Linden-St. John's Historic District
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0.2 mi
St. Matthias Roman Catholic Church Complex
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0.2 mi
Seneca-Onderdonk-Woodward Historic District
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0.3 mi
Central Ridgewood Historic District
Listed
0.4 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Long Island — Flanking at Jamaica Pass
1776Revolutionary War
2.9 mi
Battle of Long Island/Brooklyn Heights Aug 27 1776
1776Revolutionary War
3.4 mi
Battle of Long Island — Gowanus Heights
1776Revolutionary War
4 mi

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When was Woodbine-Palmetto-Gates Historic District listed on the National Register?

Woodbine-Palmetto-Gates Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 29, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Woodbine-Palmetto-Gates Historic District?

Woodbine-Palmetto-Gates Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Woodbine-Palmetto-Gates Historic District?

The period of significance for Woodbine-Palmetto-Gates Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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