About this property
Virginia Key is an 863-acre (3.49 km2) barrier island in Miami, Florida. It is located in Biscayne Bay south of Brickell and north of Key Biscayne and is accessible from the mainland via the Rickenbacker Causeway. The island is mainly occupied by the Virginia Key Beach Park, Miami Seaquarium, Miami-Dade's Central District Wastewater Treatment Plant, and the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science. Other facilities include the former Miami Marine Stadium, the National Marine Fisheries Service Southeast Fisheries Science Center, and an office of the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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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 02000681. It was listed on June 27, 2002.
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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 Virginia Key Beach Park listed on the National Register?
Virginia Key Beach Park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 27, 2002.
What type of historic resource is Virginia Key Beach Park?
Virginia Key Beach Park is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Virginia Key Beach Park?
The period of significance for Virginia Key Beach Park is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near Virginia Key Beach Park?
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