About this property
Alviso is a district of San Jose, California, located in North San Jose on the southern shores of San Francisco Bay. Originally an independent town, founded in 1852, today Alviso is San Jose's only waterfront district, primarily residential in nature, with several Silicon Valley tech companies and recreation-oriented businesses. Alviso is named after 19th-century Californio ranchero Ignacio Alviso, who owned the area as part of his Rancho Rincón de Los Esteros.
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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 73000449. It was listed on October 8, 1973.
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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 Alviso Historic District listed on the National Register?
Alviso Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 8, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Alviso Historic District?
Alviso Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Alviso Historic District?
The period of significance for Alviso Historic District is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1852.
Can I research the history near Alviso Historic District?
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