About this property
The San Antonio Japanese Tea Garden, or Sunken Gardens in Brackenridge Park, San Antonio, Texas, opened in an abandoned limestone rock quarry in the early 20th century. It was known also as Chinese Tea Gardens, Chinese Tea Garden Gate, Chinese Sunken Garden Gate and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is located on the northwestern edge of Brackenridge Park, near the San Antonio Zoo.
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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 04001167. It was listed on October 21, 2004.
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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 Chinese Sunken Garden Gate listed on the National Register?
Chinese Sunken Garden Gate was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 21, 2004.
What type of historic resource is Chinese Sunken Garden Gate?
Chinese Sunken Garden Gate is classified as a object in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Chinese Sunken Garden Gate?
The period of significance for Chinese Sunken Garden Gate is recorded as the industrial era.
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