About this property
Le Mars Municipal Park and Golf Course Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Le Mars, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001. At the time of its nomination the district consisted of 25 resources, including 11 contributing buildings, one contributing site, four contributing structures, eight non-contributing buildings, and one non-contributing structure. The city of Le Mars acquired 60 acres (24 ha) of land for the park in 1935 for $15,000, and it was dedicated later that year. The state agreed to carryout improving the park and building new facilities over a span of five years as Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects.
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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 01000858. It was listed on August 7, 2001.
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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 Le Mars Municipal Park and Golf Course Historic District listed on the National Register?
Le Mars Municipal Park and Golf Course Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 7, 2001.
What type of historic resource is Le Mars Municipal Park and Golf Course Historic District?
Le Mars Municipal Park and Golf Course Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Le Mars Municipal Park and Golf Course Historic District?
The period of significance for Le Mars Municipal Park and Golf Course Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1935.
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