About this property
El Presidio Real de Santa Bárbara, also known as the Royal Presidio of Santa Barbara, is a former military installation in Santa Barbara, California, United States. The presidio was built by Spain in 1782, with the mission of defending the Second Military District in California. In modern times, the Presidio serves as a significant tourist attraction, museum and an active archaeological site as part of El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park.
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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 73000455. It was listed on November 26, 1973.
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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 Santa Barbara Presidio listed on the National Register?
Santa Barbara Presidio was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 26, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Santa Barbara Presidio?
Santa Barbara Presidio is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Santa Barbara Presidio?
The period of significance for Santa Barbara Presidio is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1782.
Can I research the history near Santa Barbara Presidio?
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