About this property
Green Spring Gardens is a public park and garden in Alexandria, Virginia. Located on land that was originally a plantation established in the 18th century, Green Spring Gardens has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 2003 in recognition of its historic architecture, which includes the c. 1777 Green Spring house, and landscaping, which was designed by prominent landscape architect Beatrix Farrand in the 1940s. The park grounds include a horticultural library, ponds, and a greenhouse. Park staff offer gardening classes and tours of the historic Green Spring home, which has been converted into a museum.
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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 03001089. It was listed on October 21, 2003.
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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 Green Spring listed on the National Register?
Green Spring was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 21, 2003.
What type of historic resource is Green Spring?
Green Spring is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Green Spring?
The period of significance for Green Spring is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1777.
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