Tappan Historic District

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Tappan Historic District
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The Old 76 House, January 2007
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LocationRoughly bounded by Main St./Kings Hwy., Andre Ave. and New York Central RR, Tappan, New York
Coordinates 41°1′18″N73°56′58″W / 41.02167°N 73.94944°W / 41.02167; -73.94944
Area26 acres (11 ha)
Built1753
Architectural styleEarly Republic, Greek Revival, Colonial
NRHP reference No. 90000689 [1]
Added to NRHPApril 26, 1990

Tappan Historic District is a national historic district located at Tappan in Rockland County, New York. It encompasses 26 contributing buildings and three contributing sites. The district consists of 30 properties that reflect the historic commercial and residential core of the late 18th and 19th century village of Tappan. The Reformed Church of Tappan, The Old 76 House, Borcher's Stable and The Burton Store are located within the district boundaries. [2]

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It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. Alicia A. Jettner (October 1989). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Tappan Historic District". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation . Retrieved May 31, 2010.See also: "Accompanying 32 photos".