Chope's Town Cafe and Bar
National Register of Historic Places

Chope's Town Cafe and Bar

La Mesa, Dona Ana County, New Mexico
Listed
May 25, 2015
Type
Building
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
15000262

Location

16145 NM 28
La Mesa, Dona Ana County, New Mexico
32.07950, -106.42220

Significance

Chope's Town Cafe and Bar is a building in La Mesa, Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 25, 2015, under reference number 15000262. Its period of significance dates to the Civil War era. It is recognized for its significance in Entertainment/Recreation and Social History.

Categories

ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONSOCIAL HISTORYOTHER
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Chope's Town Cafe and Bar listed on the National Register?

Chope's Town Cafe and Bar was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 25, 2015.

What type of historic resource is Chope's Town Cafe and Bar?

Chope's Town Cafe and Bar is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Chope's Town Cafe and Bar?

The period of significance for Chope's Town Cafe and Bar is recorded as the civil_war era.

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