About this property
César E. Chávez National Monument , also known as Nuestra Señora Reina de la Paz , is a 116-acre (47 ha) U.S. national monument in Keene, California, located about 32 miles away from Bakersfield, California. The property was the headquarters of the United Farm Workers (UFW), and home to César Chávez from the early 1970s until his death in 1993. Chávez's gravesite is located in the property's gardens along with that of his wife, Helen Fabela Chávez. Originally developed as a headquarters and worker housing area for a quarry, it served as a tuberculosis sanitarium (known as Stony Brook Sanitorium) in the early 1900s, until its acquisition by the UFW in the early 1970s.
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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. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 11000576. It was listed on August 29, 2011.
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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 Nuestra Senora Reina de la Paz listed on the National Register?
Nuestra Senora Reina de la Paz was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 29, 2011.
What type of historic resource is Nuestra Senora Reina de la Paz?
Nuestra Senora Reina de la Paz is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Nuestra Senora Reina de la Paz a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Nuestra Senora Reina de la Paz has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Nuestra Senora Reina de la Paz?
The period of significance for Nuestra Senora Reina de la Paz is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 2012.
Can I research the history near Nuestra Senora Reina de la Paz?
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