About this property
The Santa Fe Plaza (Spanish: Plaza de Santa Fe) is a National Historic Landmark in downtown Santa Fe, New Mexico in the style of traditional Spanish-American colonial cities. The plaza, or city square is a gathering place for locals and also a tourist attraction. It is home to annual events including Fiestas de Santa Fe, the Spanish Market, the Santa Fe Bandstand, and the Santa Fe Indian Market.
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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 66000491. It was listed on October 14, 1966.
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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 Santa Fe Plaza listed on the National Register?
Santa Fe Plaza was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.
What type of historic resource is Santa Fe Plaza?
Santa Fe Plaza is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Santa Fe Plaza a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Santa Fe Plaza 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 Santa Fe Plaza?
The period of significance for Santa Fe Plaza is recorded as the colonial era.
Can I research the history near Santa Fe Plaza?
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