California Historical Landmark Explained

A California Historical Landmark (CHL) is a building, structure, site, or place in the U.S. state of California that has been determined to have statewide historical landmark significance.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Criteria

Historical significance is determined by meeting at least one of these criteria:^[4]

1. The first, last, only, or most significant of its type in the state or within a large geographic region (Northern, Central, or Southern California);
2. Associated with an individual or group having a profound influence on the history of California; or
3. An outstanding example of a period, style, architectural movement or construction; or is the best surviving work in a region of a pioneer architect, designer, or master builder.

Other designations

California Historical Landmarks numbered 770 and higher are automatically listed in the California Register of Historical Resources.

A site, building, feature, or event that is of local (city or county) significance may be designated as a California Point of Historical Interest.

See also

• List of California Historical Landmarks by county

Federal historical landmarks

• National Historic Sites (United States)
• National Register of Historic Places listings in California

Local historical landmarks

• Bakersfield Register of Historic Places and Areas of Historic Interest
• Berkeley Landmarks in Berkeley, California
• Glendale Register of Historic Resources and Historic Districts
• Long Beach historic landmarks
• Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monuments
• Oakland Designated Landmarks
• San Diego Historic Landmarks
• San Francisco Designated Landmarks
• San Luis Obispo Historic Resources
• Santa Barbara Historic Landmarks
• Santa Monica Designated Historic Landmarks
• City of Ventura Historic Landmarks and Districts
• Ventura County Historic Landmarks & Points of Interest

References

• Book: Johnson, Marael . Why Stop? A Guide to California Roadside Historical Markers . 1995 . Gulf Publishing Company . Houston, TX . 9780884159230 . 32168093 . 213.

External links

• Official OHP—California Office of Historic Preservation website
• OHP: California Historical Sites searchpage — links to lists by county

Notes and References

1. https://www.californiahistoricallandmarks.com/ www.californiahistoricallandmarks.com, private listings of California Historical Landmark
2. https://www.hmdb.org/ Historical Landmark Database, private listings of Historical Landmark
3. https://www.hmdb.org/results.asp?SearchFor=California Historical California Landmark Database, private listings of California Historical Landmark
4. Web site: California Historical Landmarks. State of California, Office of Historic Preservation. 2011-12-01.