National Farm Workers Association Headquarters

National Farm Workers Association Headquarters
Location 102 Albany St., Delano, California
Coordinates 35°45′28″N 119°15′31″W / 35.75778°N 119.25861°W / 35.75778; -119.25861Coordinates: 35°45′28″N 119°15′31″W / 35.75778°N 119.25861°W / 35.75778; -119.25861
Built 1953
Built by Henry Morales
NRHP Reference # 15000715[1]
Added to NRHP October 13, 2015

The National Farm Workers Association Headquarters in Delano, California, also known as Iglesia Pentecostal La Nueva Jerusalem, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2015.[1]

It is significant for its historic use as a union hall starting in September 26, 1964. It was the starting point of the National Farm Workers Association's protest march starting on March 17, 1966 in Delano and ending on April 10 in California's capital Sacramento.[2]

The building is a one-story wood frame commercial building with stucco exterior, built in 1953 by Henry Morales, with plan dimensions originally about 25 by 50 feet (7.6 m × 15.2 m). A side addition later expanded it to about 37.5 by 50 feet (11.4 m × 15.2 m) in plan.[2]

In 2015 it was in use as a church.

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References

  1. 1 2 William Burg (June 3, 2015). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: National Farm Workers Association Headquarters / Iglesia Pentecostal La Nueva Jerusalem" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved May 24, 2017. photos.


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