John S. Park Historic District Explained

John S. Park Historic Park
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Location:Roughly bounded by Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Blvd., Franklin Ave., and S. Ninth St., Las Vegas, Nevada
Built:1931
Architecture:Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals, Modern Movement
Added:May 16, 2003
Refnum:03000412

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.[1]

The neighborhood was named by the American Planning Association as one of the 10 best neighborhood in the United States for 2010.[2] [3]

Geography

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[4] on its historic register on March 19, 2003.[5]

History

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.[6]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Welcome to the John S. Park Online Museum! . 2008-10-14 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080621054059/http://ccsd.net/schools/jspark/Park%20History.html . 2008-06-21 . dead .
  2. Web site: Great Places in America . October 13, 2010 . . October 13, 2010.
  3. News: Downtown Las Vegas Neighborhood Named in Top 10 Best . . October 13, 2010 .
  4. Web site: The John S. Park Historic District . 2008-10-14 .
  5. Web site: John S. Park Neighborhood Historic District Design Guidelines . 2008-10-14 .
  6. News: Kyser. Heidi. The little 'hood that could. 14 August 2011. Desert Companion. March 2011.