About this property
Legislative Route 1 Sycamore Allee is a historic roadway landscape in Halifax Township and Reed Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States. It consists of 314 sycamore trees planted along Legislative Route 1. They are located along both sides of the road south of Halifax and on the east side of the road north of Halifax. Approximately 536 trees were originally planted in 1922. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.
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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 07000029. It was listed on February 7, 2007.
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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 Legislative Route 1 Sycamore Allee listed on the National Register?
Legislative Route 1 Sycamore Allee was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 7, 2007.
What type of historic resource is Legislative Route 1 Sycamore Allee?
Legislative Route 1 Sycamore Allee is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Legislative Route 1 Sycamore Allee?
The period of significance for Legislative Route 1 Sycamore Allee is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1922.
Can I research the history near Legislative Route 1 Sycamore Allee?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Legislative Route 1 Sycamore Allee will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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