Livingston Avenue Historic District

Livingston Avenue Historic District is a neighborhood with 58 historic buildings lining a street in New Brunswick spread across roughly 32 acres. The area contains schools, churches, a library, and private houses from different periods.

The neighborhood developed from 1870 to 1929 as wealthy families built their homes here and made the street a respectable place for the middle class. It received recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996, honoring its importance to local history.

The avenue displays buildings in various styles such as Victorian and Queen Anne that shape the neighborhood's character. This mix of architectural tastes reflects how the wealth and preferences of residents evolved over several decades.

You can explore the area best on foot by walking along the street and viewing the architecture of each building. Many of the public institutions like the library and church are accessible to visitors during daytime hours.

The Henry Guest House is the only surviving building from the 18th century in this area and dates to a time before the major construction boom. This house gives you a glimpse into how people lived in a much earlier period than the rest of the neighborhood.