Editing Allenhurst, New Jersey (section)

==History==
Allenhurst "reflects the history of development from a rural area to a suburb and resort town of New York City. In 1895, the {{convert|120|acres|adj=on}} Allen farm was bought by the Coast Land Improvement Company in order to build an exclusive resort community to attract upper class summer residents. The proximity of Allenhurst to the rail line was significant in the growth and popularity of Allenhurst, allowing residents of New York City easier access to the community."<ref>[http://www.prlog.org/10294337-trust-for-architectural-easements-supports-allenhurst-residential-historic-district.html Trust for Architectural Easements Supports Allenhurst Residential Historic District]</ref>

On April 26, 1897, Allenhurst was incorporated as a borough by an act of the [[New Jersey Legislature]] from portions of [[Ocean Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey|Ocean Township]].<ref name=Story>Snyder, John P. [https://nj.gov/dep/njgs/enviroed/oldpubs/bulletin67.pdf ''The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968''], Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 177. Accessed May 30, 2024.</ref>  The borough is situated in the center of a string of wealthy communities between [[Long Branch, New Jersey|Long Branch]] and [[Asbury Park, New Jersey|Asbury Park]]. The borough was named for resident Abner Allen.<ref>Hutchinson, Viola L. [http://mapmaker.rutgers.edu/356/nj_place_names_origin.pdf#page=6 ''The Origin of New Jersey Place Names''], New Jersey Public Library Commission, May 1945. Accessed August 26, 2015.</ref>

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries many historic homes were built in [[Victorian architecture|Victorian]], [[Queen Anne style architecture in the United States|Queen Anne]], [[Italian Renaissance Revival architecture|Italian Renaissance Revival]], [[Tudor Revival architecture|Tudor Revival]], [[Prairie style|Prairie]], [[Mission Revival Style architecture|Mission Revival]], [[American Craftsman]], [[Shingle Style architecture|Shingle]], [[Colonial Revival architecture|Colonial Revival]], [[Neoclassical architecture|Neoclassical]] and [[Gothic Revival architecture|Gothic Revival]] architectural styles.<ref>Staff. [http://www.mynewsletterbuilder.com/email/newsletter/1410269943 "Allenhurst Residential Historic District, Allenhurst, N.J."], Archirectural Ambler, Issue 13 / April 2010. Accessed July 27, 2012. "The most popular house styles were Colonial Revival and Queen Anne, but the Italian Renaissance Revival, Tudor Revival, Prairie, Mission, Craftsman and Shingle styles were also represented."</ref><ref>[http://architecturaltrust.org/outreach/trust-in-your-community/national-register-listings/new-jersey Allenhurst Residential Historic District] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110119092036/http://www.architecturaltrust.org/outreach/trust-in-your-community/national-register-listings/new-jersey |date=2011-01-19 }}, Trust for Architectural Easements. Accessed July 27, 2012. "The style of houses is varied, and includes Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, Tudor Revival, Neo-Classical, Gothic Revival, Prairie, Mission, Shingle, Craftsman and Italian Renaissance."</ref> Local ordinances overseen by an historic preservation commission have ensured the preservation of historical architecture by enforcing strict guidelines for the renovation of older homes.<ref>Stine, Don. [https://archive.today/20130201115839/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/app/access/1851902591.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Apr+26,+1999&author=DON+STINE&pub=Asbury+Park+Press&desc=Allenhurst+historic+commission+in+place&pqatl=google "Allenhurst historic commission in place"], ''[[Asbury Park Press]]'', April 26, 1999. Accessed July 27, 2012. "The seven-member commission will serve in an advisory capacity to the Planning Board regarding demolition or renovation of historic homes in the borough."</ref>

In 2006, Allenhurst ranked 131st in ''[[Forbes]]'' magazine's list of the most expensive ZIP Codes in the United States.<ref>Staff. [https://www.forbes.com/lists/2006/7/ZIP07711.html "Most Expensive Zipcodes 2006: #131 07711 - Allenhurst, NJ"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170322112623/https://www.forbes.com/lists/2006/7/ZIP07711.html |date=March 22, 2017 }}, ''[[Forbes]]'', July 2006. Accessed November 10, 2008.</ref> In the magazine's 2012 rankings, the borough was ranked 448th, with a median price of $665,043.<ref>Brennan, Morgan. [https://www.forbes.com/special-report/2012/1016_zip-codes.html "America's Most Expensive ZIP Codes 2012"], ''[[Forbes]]'', October 16, 2012. Accessed September 17, 2013.</ref>

After [[Hurricane Sandy]] had devastated the shoreline in October 2012, the [[U.S. Army Corps of Engineers]] (USACE) in 2015 pumped sand onto the beaches, which contained [[unexploded ordnance]] in the form of hundreds of fusing components for World War I-era artillery. From December 2016 until March 2017, USACE Baltimore District specialists in munitions and explosives removed 362 chap-stick-sized potentially live pieces, mostly boosters, which had most likely been disposed of as excess after World War I, and are not uncommon at [[Gateway National Recreation Area|Gateway's]] Sandy Hook Unit. "Not only was Fort Hancock an active military base until 1974, but also the proving ground of the U.S. Army from 1874 until 1919."<ref>Hook, Jay. [http://tworivertimes.com/world-war-i-era-ordinance-found-along-jersey-shore/ "World War I-Era Ordnance Found Along Jersey Shore"], ''Two River Times'', March 19, 2017. Accessed March 17, 2020. "'Unexploded ordnance are not uncommon at Gateway’s Sandy Hook Unit,' Gateway National Recreation Area’s superintendent Jen Nersesian said in a statement. 'Not only was Fort Hancock an active military base until 1974, but this site was also the proving ground of the U.S. Army from 1874 until 1919.'"</ref>

===Historic district===
{{Infobox NRHP
  | name = Allenhurst Residential Historic District
  | nrhp_type = HD | nocat = yes
  | image = Allenhurst Residential Historic District (3).JPG
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  | location= Roughly bounded by the Atlantic Ocean, Main Street, Cedar Avenue, Hume Street and Elberon Avenue
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  | built = {{Start date|1895}}
  | architect = Ernest A. Arend
  | architecture = Late Victorian, Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals
  | added = June 18, 2010
  | area = {{convert|115|acre}}
  | refnum = 10000353<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2013a|refnum=10000353}}</ref>
  | designated_other1_name = New Jersey Register of Historic Places
  | designated_other1_abbr = NJRHP
  | designated_other1_link = New Jersey Register of Historic Places
  | designated_other1_date = February 18, 2010
  | designated_other1_number = 4963<ref name=NJRHP>{{cite web | title=New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places - Monmouth County | url=http://www.nj.gov/dep/hpo/1identify/nrsr_lists/Monmouth.pdf#page=1 | publisher=[[New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection]] - Historic Preservation Office | page=1 | date=December 28, 2020 }}</ref>
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  | designated_other1_color = #ffc94b
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The '''Allenhurst Residential Historic District''' is a [[historic district (United States)|historic district]] roughly bounded by the Atlantic Ocean, Main Street, Cedar Avenue, Hume Street and Elberon Avenue. The district was added to the [[National Register of Historic Places]] on June 18, 2010, for its significance in architecture. It includes 412 [[contributing buildings]].<ref name="nrhpdoc">{{cite web|url={{NRHP url|id=10000353}}|title=National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Allenhurst Residential Historic District |publisher=[[National Park Service]]|first1=Nancy L. |last1=Zerba |first2=Jennifer |last2=Warren |first3=Marianne |last3=Walsh |first4=Angela |last4=Materna |date=July 2009 }}</ref>