About this property
The Adamson House and its estate, known as Vaquero Hill in the 19th century, is a historic house built by Rhoda Adamson and gardens in Malibu, California. The residence and estate is on the coast, within Malibu Lagoon State Beach park. It has been called the "Taj Mahal of Tile" due to its extensive use of decorative ceramic tiles created by Rufus Keeler of Malibu Potteries.
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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 77000298. It was listed on October 28, 1977.
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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 Adamson House listed on the National Register?
Adamson House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 28, 1977.
What type of historic resource is Adamson House?
Adamson House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Adamson House?
The period of significance for Adamson House is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Adamson House?
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