About this property
Norman Bird Sanctuary is a 325-acre (1.32 km2) bird sanctuary, nature preserve, environmental education center, and museum at 583 Third Beach Road in Middletown, Rhode Island overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. In 1949, the Norman Bird Sanctuary was founded through a bequest in the will of Mabel Norman Cerio. The Sanctuary comprises the largest area of preserved open space in Newport County. There are 325 acres and 7 miles of hiking trails. The refuge contains hay fields, woodlands and ridges overlooking the ocean and ponds.
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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 08000234. It was listed on June 15, 2008.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Smith-Gardiner-Norman Farm Historic District listed on the National Register?
Smith-Gardiner-Norman Farm Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 15, 2008.
What type of historic resource is Smith-Gardiner-Norman Farm Historic District?
Smith-Gardiner-Norman Farm Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Smith-Gardiner-Norman Farm Historic District?
The period of significance for Smith-Gardiner-Norman Farm Historic District is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1949.
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