The Forty Acres
National Historic Landmark

The Forty Acres

Delano, Kern County, California
Listed
October 5, 2008
Type
District
Period
Modern
Ref No.
08001090

About this property

The Forty Acres, located in Delano, California, was the first headquarters of the United Farm Workers labor union. The union acquired the site of the compound in 1966, and the buildings were built in the ensuing years. The first building constructed on the property was a service station built in 1967, and several smaller service buildings were built soon afterward. The main building on the property, the Mission Revival styled Reuther Hall, was built from 1968 to 1969; the hall was named for United Auto Workers organizer Roy Reuther. A health care clinic and a retirement village were added to the property in the early 1970s.

Location

30168 Garces Highway
Delano, Kern County, California
35.76217, -119.28587

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

National Farm Workers Association Headquarters
Modern
1.6 mi
Allensworth Historic District
Modern
9 mi
Wasco Union High School Auditorium
Civil War
12.1 mi
Shafter Research Station
Industrial
16 mi
Santa Fe Passenger and Freight Depot
Industrial
17.8 mi

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When was The Forty Acres listed on the National Register?

The Forty Acres was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 5, 2008.

What type of historic resource is The Forty Acres?

The Forty Acres is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is The Forty Acres a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. The Forty Acres 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 The Forty Acres?

The period of significance for The Forty Acres is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1966.

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