About this property
The Acoma Curio Shop is a former souvenir shop located on historic U.S. Route 66 in San Fidel, New Mexico. The store built in 1916 by Abdoo Fidel, a Lebanese immigrant, and was originally a general store. In 1937, Fidel began to sell Native American curios to tourists passing through San Fidel on Route 66.
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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 09000817. It was listed on October 6, 2009.
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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 Acoma Curio Shop listed on the National Register?
Acoma Curio Shop was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 6, 2009.
What type of historic resource is Acoma Curio Shop?
Acoma Curio Shop is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Acoma Curio Shop?
The period of significance for Acoma Curio Shop is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1916.
Can I research the history near Acoma Curio Shop?
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