| Brookdale Farm | |
| Type: | Horse breeding stud farm Thoroughbred racing stable |
| Location: | 805 Newman Springs Road Lincroft, New Jersey |
| Industry: | Thoroughbred horse racing |
Brookdale Farm is a former Thoroughbred breeding and training farm located at 805 Newman Springs Road in the Lincroft section of Middletown Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Thomas Lloyd acquired the property in the late 18th century.[1] In 1872, David Dunham Withers established the horse breeding and training operation. By 1889, the farm included 838acres. In 1968, 215acres of the farm were bequeathed by Geraldine Morgan Thompson to the county to create Thompson Park.[2]
In 1774, Thomas Lloyd bought 200acres along the north bank of the Swimming River. By 1786, he had built a large house here. The acreage had increased to 316acres by 1798. After his death in 1812, the property was divided and passed through several owners. In 1872, David Dunham Withers, active in the horse racing industry, bought 200acres for his Brookdale Stable. In 1893, William Payne Thompson purchased the property. His son, Lewis, married Geraldine Morgan Thompson in 1896. They became full owners of the property by 1899.
| Brookdale Farm Historic District | |
| Nrhp Type: | HD |
| Nocat: | yes |
| Added: | November 9, 2020 |
| Refnum: | 100004105[3] |
| 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: | May 9, 2019 |
| Designated Other1 Number: | 3360[4] |
| Designated Other1 Num Position: | bottom |
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The Brookdale Farm Historic District is a 228acres historic district encompassing the core part of the farm. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 9, 2020, for its significance in agriculture, architecture and entertainment/recreation from 1786 to 1932. The district has 19 contributing buildings and one contributing site. Thomas Lloyd built his Georgian house in 1786. It was renovated and expanded in Colonial Revival style by Harry Whitney in 1914. The Lloyd Barn was likely built in the 18th century. It was later upgraded by Geraldine Thompson. The two-story Ten Mare Barn was likely built by David Withers in 1883. The two-story, forty-stall Training Stable measures 64x and is the largest building on the farm. Built starting, each section features a gabled cupola.[5]
Championship horses bred and/or trained at Brookdale Farm include:[5]