About this property
The Bekins Storage Co. roof sign is a rooftop sign in Pasadena, California, which originally advertised the Bekins Storage Company. The sign was erected in 1926 and converted to a neon sign in 1929.
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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 97001212. It was listed on October 14, 1997.
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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 Bekins Storage Co. Roof Sign listed on the National Register?
Bekins Storage Co. Roof Sign was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1997.
What type of historic resource is Bekins Storage Co. Roof Sign?
Bekins Storage Co. Roof Sign is classified as a object in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bekins Storage Co. Roof Sign?
The period of significance for Bekins Storage Co. Roof Sign is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1926.
Can I research the history near Bekins Storage Co. Roof Sign?
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