About this property
El Santuario de Chimayó is a Roman Catholic church in Chimayo, New Mexico, United States. ( Santuario is Spanish for "sanctuary".) This shrine, a National Historic Landmark, is famous for the story of its founding and as a contemporary pilgrimage site.
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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. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 70000412. It was listed on April 14, 1970.
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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 El Santuario de Chimayo listed on the National Register?
El Santuario de Chimayo was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 14, 1970.
What type of historic resource is El Santuario de Chimayo?
El Santuario de Chimayo is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is El Santuario de Chimayo a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. El Santuario de Chimayo has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for El Santuario de Chimayo?
The period of significance for El Santuario de Chimayo is recorded as the colonial era.
Can I research the history near El Santuario de Chimayo?
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