About this property
The Messina Orchard is a historic orchard, located in San Jose, California, US. The 4.96 acres (2.01 ha) tract of land has two residences associated with the Messina family. It holds significance in the realm of agriculture for its connection to the agricultural growth of the Santa Clara Valley, as well as for its architectural value due to the presence of two period-revival family homes. The Messina Orchard was officially recognized and listed on the National Register of Historic Places…
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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 100002288. It was listed on April 9, 2018.
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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 Messina Orchard listed on the National Register?
Messina Orchard was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 9, 2018.
What type of historic resource is Messina Orchard?
Messina Orchard is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Messina Orchard?
The period of significance for Messina Orchard is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near Messina Orchard?
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