California Historical Landmark

California State Capitol, a California Historical Landmark.

Golden Capitol dome interior.

Further information: List of California Historical Landmarks

California Historical Landmarks (CHLs) are buildings, structures, sites, or places in the state of California that have been determined to have statewide historical landmark significance.

Criteria

Historical significance is determined by meeting at least one of the criteria listed below:

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.
3. A prototype of, or an outstanding example of, a period, style, architectural movement or construction; or is one of the more notable works, or the best surviving work in a region, of a pioneer architect, designer, or master builder.

Other designations

California Historical Landmarks of #770 and above are automatically listed in the California Register of Historical Resources.

By contrast, 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
• National Historic Sites (United States)
• National Register of Historic Places listings in California — with links to list articles by county.
• Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monuments
• San Francisco Designated Landmarks

References

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

External links

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