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Shadow Lawn

Shadow Lawn is a historic place in West Long Branch, Monmouth County, New Jersey, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on March 28, 1978, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 78001780.

West Long Branch, Monmouth County, New JerseyListed March 28, 1978NRIS #78001780★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Shadow Lawn?

Shadow Lawn is a historic building on the campus of Monmouth University in West Long Branch, Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. Built in 1927 for Hubert T. Parson, president of the F.W. Woolworth Company, it was one of the last large estate houses to be built before the Great Depression. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1985 for its architecture.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Shadow Lawn
City
West Long Branch
County
Monmouth County
State
New Jersey
Listed on the National Register
March 28, 1978
NRIS reference number
78001780
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
40.27987, -74.00483
When was Shadow Lawn listed on the National Register?

Shadow Lawn was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 28, 1978.

Where is Shadow Lawn located?

Shadow Lawn is located in West Long Branch, Monmouth County, New Jersey at approximately 40.27987, -74.00483. See the map above.

Is Shadow Lawn a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Shadow Lawn is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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