John S. Park Historic District
National Register of Historic Places

John S. Park Historic District

Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada
Listed
May 15, 2003
Type
District
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
03000412

About this property

John S. Park Historic District, composed of the Park Place Addition and Vega Verde subdivisions, is in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada. The historic district is named for John S. Park who arrived in Las Vegas in 1907. It was listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places in 2003. The neighborhood was named by the American Planning Association as one of the 10 best neighborhood in the United States for 2010. The city listed the John S. Park Historic District which is bounded by Charleston Boulevard, Las Vegas Boulevard, Franklin Avenue, and South Ninth Street, and 5th Place on its historic register on March 19, 2003. The John S. Park Neighborhood Association was formed in 1995. When local casino owner Bob Stupak announced plans to build a replica of the Titanic in the area, homeowners were inspired to work to preserve their neighborhood from commercial development.

Location

Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada
36.15352, -115.14597

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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

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Questions about this property

When was John S. Park Historic District listed on the National Register?

John S. Park Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 15, 2003.

What type of historic resource is John S. Park Historic District?

John S. Park Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for John S. Park Historic District?

The period of significance for John S. Park Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1907.

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