Hawthorne Inn

San Diego, San Diego County, California Listed Ref. 82002245 Building

Also known as: The Plainsman

Hawthorne Inn, 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

Address2121 1st Ave., San Diego
CountySan Diego County
ListedMarch 30, 1982
Reference number82002245
Resource typeBuilding
Areas of significanceArchitecture
Level of significanceLocal
Acreage0.2
Coordinates32.72737, -117.16351 (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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