National Register of Historic Places

University Heights Water Storage and Pumping Station Historic District

San Diego, San Diego County, California
Listed
June 24, 2013
Type
District
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
13000417

About this property

The University Heights Water Storage and Pumping Station Historic District is in the University Heights neighborhood of the City of San Diego, California. The historic district includes the North Park Water Tower, located at the intersection of Idaho Street and Howard Avenue in central San Diego. The water tower was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013 and was designated as a Local Historic Civil Engineering Landmark in 2015. National Register of Historic Places listings in San Diego, California National Register of Historic Places listings in San Diego County, California

Location

4236 Idaho St.
San Diego, San Diego County, California
32.75572, -117.13546

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTENGINEERING
Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

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When was University Heights Water Storage and Pumping Station Historic District listed on the National Register?

University Heights Water Storage and Pumping Station Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 24, 2013.

What type of historic resource is University Heights Water Storage and Pumping Station Historic District?

University Heights Water Storage and Pumping Station Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for University Heights Water Storage and Pumping Station Historic District?

The period of significance for University Heights Water Storage and Pumping Station Historic District is recorded as the industrial era.

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