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Nevada City Downtown Historic District

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Nevada City Downtown Historic District
Nevada City Downtown Historic District is located in California
Nevada City Downtown Historic District
Nevada City Downtown Historic District is located in the United States
Nevada City Downtown Historic District
LocationRoughly bounded by Spring, Bridge, Commercial, York, Washington, Coyote, and Main Sts., Nevada City, California
Area16 acres (6.5 ha)
Built1917
ArchitectMultiple
Architectural styleModerne, Italianate
NRHP reference No.85002520[1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 23, 1985

The Nevada City Downtown Historic District is a 16-acre (6.5 ha) historic district in Nevada City within the U.S. state of California. Located in Nevada County, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. It dates from 1917, with examples of Moderne and Italianate architecture.[2] The period of significance is 1856–1917. The historic district covers the downtown section roughly bounded by Spring, Bridge, Commercial, York, Washington, Coyote, and Main Streets. It includes 70 contributing buildings including the National Hotel, which is separately listed on the National Register.[1] Several historical buildings have received California Historical Landmark status, and have been preserved.

Numbering

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  • Buildings on Broad Street, numbered from 211 to 420
  • Buildings on Commercial Street, numbered from 200 to 405
  • Buildings on Main Street, numbered from 30 through 308
  • Buildings on South Pine Street, numbered from 108 to 203
  • Buildings on North Pine Street, numbered from 108-1/2 to 231
  • Buildings on Springs Street, numbered from 300 to 325
  • Buildings on Church Street, numbered 214 to 222
  • Buildings on Washington Street, numbered 310 and 317

Buildings

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Built in 1855, it was originally known as the Potter Building. A two-story brick structure,[4] it was fitted with iron doors and shutters, plus a filigree balcony railing.[5] The company's original ditch was put into use in 1850. The South Yuba Canal is now part of the public lands of the Tahoe National Forest.[6] The South Yuba Canal System is used for delivering domestic and agricultural water to Nevada City and its neighbor Grass Valley. The water also generates electricity in Northern California. It is approximately 18 mi (29 km) in length. Crossing private and National Forest lands, the canal is bordered by conifers and hardwoods.[6]

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References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Nevada City Downtown Historic District". National Park Service. and accompanying photos
  3. ^ a b "California State Historical Landmarks in Nevada County". California Environmental Resources Evaluation System. Archived from the original on May 11, 2008. Retrieved May 28, 2010.
  4. ^ Hoover, Mildred Brooke; Kyle, Douglas E. (2002). Historic spots in California. Stanford University Press. p. 259. ISBN 0-8047-4482-3.
  5. ^ "Ott's Assay Office & The South Yuba Canal Building". malakoff.com. Retrieved June 30, 2013.
  6. ^ a b Forest Service, USDA (February 14, 2006). "South Yuba Canal Maintenance Project". Federal Register. 71 (30).