About this property
Cap's Place, originally named Club Unique, is a historic site in Lighthouse Point, Florida, United States. It opened in 1928 as a speakeasy (with associated rum-running), gambling den and restaurant. It is the oldest extant structure in the City of Lighthouse Point and the oldest commercial enterprise in the area. It has operated as a restaurant since opening and is the oldest restaurant in Broward County, Florida.
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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 90001227. It was listed on August 9, 1990.
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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 Cap's Place listed on the National Register?
Cap's Place was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 9, 1990.
What type of historic resource is Cap's Place?
Cap's Place is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Cap's Place?
The period of significance for Cap's Place is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Cap's Place?
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