The Clearing
Also known as Reeves-Reed Arboretum; The Wisner House
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About The Clearing
The Clearing, at 165 Hobart Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 9, 1993: the first place in Summit to be listed. Only 1,191 of New Jersey’s 1,784 listings are older. The Register lists it for its landscape design and architecture, at the local level. The listing covers 12.5 acres.
What it isArboretum and garden in Summit, New Jersey, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
1889 to today
- 1889Built, designed by Calvert Vaux
- 1993Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 33 years
Finding The Clearing
165 Hobart Ave., Summit
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
7 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of The Clearing
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about The Clearing
Is The Clearing on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Apr 9, 1993 (Register number 93000233).
Is The Clearing a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; New Jersey has 54 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Baltusrol Golf Club, 2.1 miles away.
Can you visit The Clearing?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.