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National Register of Historic Places listings in the Bronx

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The Chevra Linas Hazedek Synagogue in the Bronx, a historic building listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The National Register of Historic Places is a list that remembers important places from the past. In the Bronx County, New York area, there are 86 special places and areas that have been added to this list. These places are important because they help us learn about history and remember how people lived long ago.

Some of these places in the Bronx are very special and are called National Historic Landmarks. There are seven of these in the Bronx. These landmarks are extra important because they have a big story to tell about America’s past.

You can see where all these special places are by looking at a map. This helps you visit them and imagine what life was like many years ago. The list of these places is kept up to date by the National Park Service, and it is current as of May 1, 2026.

Current listings

The Bronx County in New York has 86 special places and areas that are very important to history. These are called Registered Historic Places. If you click on "Map of all coordinates", you can see where these places are. Seven of these special places are also very important and are called National Historic Landmarks.

Images

A view of the 242nd Street subway station in New York City, featuring stairs and station structures.
An exterior view of the 48th Police Precinct Station, showing the building from the street.
The Bartow-Pell Mansion, a beautiful historic building.
The Bronx Borough Courthouse stands proudly on a cloudy afternoon in New York City.
A historic post office building in the Bronx on a rainy day, showcasing its architecture and surroundings.
A sunny view of Bronx County Courthouse with people riding bikes nearby.
A view from a subway platform in the historic Casa Amadeo station in the Bronx, New York City.
A historic church building in the Bronx, New York, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Historic Robert Colgate House in the Bronx, New York, built in 1860.
Historic building listed on the National Register of Historic Places in the United States.
Historical electrical substation building in the Bronx, New York, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
A view of the historic Croton Aqueduct Walk in the Bronx on a cloudy afternoon.
The 52nd Police Precinct Station House in the Bronx, New York City.

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