About this property
The 52nd Place Historic District is a historic district consisting of American Craftsman-style homes in South Los Angeles, California. African Americans became the dominant demographic group in the district beginning around 1930, and many leaders of the community resided here. The period of significance is 1930-1958, when a number of African-American neighborhood institutions were founded.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 09000398. It was listed on June 10, 2009.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was 52nd Place Historic District listed on the National Register?
52nd Place Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 10, 2009.
What type of historic resource is 52nd Place Historic District?
52nd Place Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for 52nd Place Historic District?
The period of significance for 52nd Place Historic District is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1930.
Can I research the history near 52nd Place Historic District?
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