Ford Building

San Diego, San Diego County, California Listed Ref. 73000433 Building
Ford Building, San Diego, California
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Why it's listed

No readable nomination text is available for this listing yet. The facts below come from the National Park Service database and the National Archives record.

Key facts

AddressBalboa Park, Palisades Area, San Diego
CountySan Diego County
ListedApril 26, 1973
Reference number73000433
Resource typeBuilding
Areas of significanceArt, Entertainment/Recreation, Architecture
Level of significanceState
Acreage5
Within districtBalboa Park
Coordinates32.72612, -117.15454 (NPS GIS)

What listing means for this property

For an income-producing building, listing (individually or as a contributing building in a district) is the gateway to the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit on qualified rehabilitation costs, often stackable with state credits. Work claiming the credit must follow the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and be approved in advance.

Listing does not restrict a private owner acting without federal money or permits; where federal funding or licensing is involved, Section 106 review applies.

General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.

Sources and further reading

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