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The Georgian-style John Imlay House on South Main Street in the Allentown Historic District

Notable Neighborhoods of Allentown Allentown Historic District

The historic heart of Allentown, along North and South Main Streets.

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The Short Take

Allentown Historic District At A Glance

The Allentown Historic District covers about 17 acres along North and South Main Streets, Church, Pearl and Hamilton Streets, Lakeview Drive and Yardville Road. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 14, 1982, and includes 219 contributing buildings, among them the Allentown Mill, listed on its own in 1978. The National Register records Late Victorian, Georgian and Federal architecture from 1750 to 1949.

Sources: Wikipedia, Allentown; National Park Service, NRHP record 82003284. Checked October 2026.

The Allentown Mill on Main Street at dusk. Photo: Freeholdman12, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Known For Main Street Landmarks

The Georgian-style John Imlay House, built about 1790, was documented by the Historic American Buildings Survey in 1936. The Ephraim Robbins House is now the Borough Hall, and the Allentown Mill stands in the center of town.

Source: Wikipedia, Allentown. Checked October 2026.

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What Homes Have Sold For

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Where To Eat Nearby

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Know Before You Buy

Flood Zones And Schools

Before you make an offer, look up the address on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center and ask the seller for the flood zone and any elevation certificate. Dennis Mark can pull the flood zone for any home you're considering.

Allentown students attend the Upper Freehold Regional School District, together with students from Upper Freehold Township. The district's schools are Newell Elementary School, Stone Bridge Middle School and Allentown High School.

School information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed, and boundaries change often. Verify enrollment with the school district.

Sources: Upper Freehold Regional School District; Wikipedia, Allentown. Checked October 2026.

Allentown Historic District Q&A

Common questions, each with its source. Checked October 2026.

What is the Allentown Historic District?

A 17-acre district along North and South Main Streets and nearby streets, with 219 contributing buildings. Source: Wikipedia, Allentown.

When was it listed on the National Register?

What architectural styles are in the district?

The National Register records Late Victorian, Georgian and Federal styles, with periods of significance from 1750 to 1949. Source: National Park Service, NRHP record 82003284.

Is the Allentown Mill historic?

Yes. It is inside the district and was listed on the National Register on its own in 1978. Source: Wikipedia, Allentown.

Does Allentown have a historic preservation commission?

Yes. The borough lists a Historic Preservation Commission. Check with the borough before planning exterior changes. Source: Borough of Allentown.

Which high school serves Allentown?

Allentown High School in the Upper Freehold Regional School District. Source: Upper Freehold Regional School District.

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