About this property
Chope's Town Cafe and Bar, in La Mesa, New Mexico, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2015. It was established as a restaurant in 1915 by Longina and Margarito Benavides, when Longina began selling her enchiladas to locals. It was named for José "Chope" Benavides, their son, who took over in the 1940s.
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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 15000262. It was listed on May 25, 2015.
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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 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.
Can I research the history near Chope's Town Cafe and Bar?
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