About this property
The Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park is a state historic park of California, United States, interpreting Native American cultures of the Great Basin and surrounding regions. The park and its grounds are situated on the Antelope Valley's rural east side in northern Los Angeles County, California. The museum contains the combined collections of H. Arden Edwards and subsequent owner and anthropology student Grace Oliver.
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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 87000509. It was listed on February 26, 1987.
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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 Antelope Valley Indian Museum listed on the National Register?
Antelope Valley Indian Museum was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 26, 1987.
What type of historic resource is Antelope Valley Indian Museum?
Antelope Valley Indian Museum is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Antelope Valley Indian Museum?
The period of significance for Antelope Valley Indian Museum is recorded as the pre_contact era.
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