Oaklawn Bridge and Waiting Station
National Register of Historic Places

Oaklawn Bridge and Waiting Station

South Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California
Listed
July 15, 1973
Type
Structure
Period
Pre Contact
Ref No.
73000406

Location

South Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California
34.11887, -118.15311

Significance

Oaklawn Bridge and Waiting Station is a structure in South Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 15, 1973, under reference number 73000406. Its period of significance dates to the Pre Contact era. It is recognized for its significance in Landscape Architecture, Engineering and Architecture.

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Merwin House
Pre Contact
0.2 mi
Longley, Howard, House
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0.2 mi
Garfield House
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0.2 mi
South Pasadena Historic District
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0.2 mi
Rialto Theatre
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0.4 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of San Gabriel (California 1847)
1847Mexican-American War
3.1 mi
Siege of Los Angeles
1846Mexican-American War
6.9 mi

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When was Oaklawn Bridge and Waiting Station listed on the National Register?

Oaklawn Bridge and Waiting Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 15, 1973.

What type of historic resource is Oaklawn Bridge and Waiting Station?

Oaklawn Bridge and Waiting Station is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Oaklawn Bridge and Waiting Station?

The period of significance for Oaklawn Bridge and Waiting Station is recorded as the pre_contact era.

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