About this property
Villa Zorayda (also known as the Zorayda Castle) is a house at 83 King Street in St. Augustine, Florida. Built in 1883 by the eccentric Boston millionaire Franklin W. Smith as his winter home, it was inspired by the 12th-century Moorish Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain.
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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 93001002. It was listed on September 22, 1993.
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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 Villa Zorayda listed on the National Register?
Villa Zorayda was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 22, 1993.
What type of historic resource is Villa Zorayda?
Villa Zorayda is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Villa Zorayda?
The period of significance for Villa Zorayda is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1883.
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