About this property
The Gate of the Hills is a historic house at North and Royalton Hill Roads in Bethel, Vermont. Built about 1896, it was until 1918 home to Mary E. Waller, a prolific novelist and essayist of the early 20th century. The house is a distinctive early example of Dutch Colonial Revival architecture, probably based on designs originating in the Netherlands.
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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 91001648. It was listed on November 18, 1991.
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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 Gate of the Hills listed on the National Register?
Gate of the Hills was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 18, 1991.
What type of historic resource is Gate of the Hills?
Gate of the Hills is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Gate of the Hills?
The period of significance for Gate of the Hills is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1896.
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