About this property
Arvin Federal Government Camp, also known as the Weedpatch Camp or Sunset Labor Camp, was built by the Farm Security Administration south of Bakersfield, California, in 1936 to house migrant workers during the Great Depression. The National Register of Historic Places placed several of its historic buildings on the registry on January 22, 1996.
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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 95001554. It was listed on January 22, 1996.
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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 Weedpatch Camp listed on the National Register?
Weedpatch Camp was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 22, 1996.
What type of historic resource is Weedpatch Camp?
Weedpatch Camp is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Weedpatch Camp?
The period of significance for Weedpatch Camp is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1936.
Can I research the history near Weedpatch Camp?
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