Beardsley Park
Also known as Beardsley Park; Beardsley Zoological Gardens
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About the district
Beardsley Park, at 1875 Noble Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 18, 1999. The Register lists it for its landscape design and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Queen Anne, as it does for 202 other Connecticut listings. The district takes in 4 historic buildings. The listing covers 18,118 acres.
What it isZoo in the United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 44 MB · National Archives↗1922 to today
- 1922Built
- 1999Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 27 years
Finding Beardsley Park
1875 Noble Ave., Bridgeport
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
5 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Queen Anne style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Queen Anne.
Memories of Beardsley Park
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Beardsley Park
Is Beardsley Park on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 18, 1999 (Register number 98000357).
Is Beardsley Park a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Connecticut has 64 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Birdcraft Sanctuary, 6.1 miles away.
Can you visit Beardsley Park?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Where can I read the history of Beardsley Park?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 44 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 132353728 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.