Secretary Jewell and Director Jarvis Announced Nine New National Historic Landmarks Highlighting America's Diverse History and Culture

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis announced the designation of nine new national historic landmarks, ranging from the oldest operating streetcar system in America to the home of the nation's first female cabinet secretary. The sites announced today join 2,544 other sites across the country recognized as places that possess exceptional value and quality in illustrating or interpreting the heritage of the United States.

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    Looking across #18 Lower green, past #18 Upper green to clubhouse. Facing north. Photo: James Lum, Communications Manager, Baltusrol Golf Club, August 2013.

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    BROWN BRIDGE. Northeast portal. Photo: Jet Lowe, 2004

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    DUCK CREEK AQUEDUCT. Perspective view from southwest. Photo: James W. Rosenthal, 2004.

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    Peary Summer Home, Eagle Island Photo: Brian Vanden Brink, September 2001

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    East island in lake, looking northwest toward Research volume and water tower. Photo: John M. Evans, March 3, 2012.

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    Brick House, west façade Photo: Roger Reed, September 2012

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    Lydia Pinkham House, southeast view. Photo: Roger Reed, September 2012.

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    General view, main façade of Research Studio, looking north from Packwood Avenue. Photo: Christine M. French, 2013.

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    Streetcars passing along Carrolton Avenue. Photo: Charles E. Leche, April 2013.

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