National Register of Historic Places

Watsonville City Plaza

Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, California
Listed
August 21, 1983
Type
Site
Period
Listed
Ref No.
83001244

Location

Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, California
36.91023, -121.75573

Significance

Watsonville City Plaza is a site in Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, California. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 21, 1983, under reference number 83001244. It is recognized for its significance in Community Planning and Development and Landscape Architecture.

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTLANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Questions about this property

When was Watsonville City Plaza listed on the National Register?

Watsonville City Plaza was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 21, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Watsonville City Plaza?

Watsonville City Plaza is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Watsonville City Plaza?

The period of significance for Watsonville City Plaza is recorded as the listed era.

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