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The Forty Acres

The Forty Acres is a historic place in Delano, Kern County, California, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 6, 2008, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 08001090.

Delano, Kern County, CaliforniaListed October 6, 2008NRIS #08001090★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is The Forty Acres?

The Forty Acres, located in Delano, California, was the first headquarters of the United Farm Workers labor union. The union acquired the site of the compound in 1966, and the buildings were built in the ensuing years. The first building constructed on the property was a service station built in 1967, and several smaller service buildings were built soon afterward. The main building on the property, the Mission Revival styled Reuther Hall, was built from 1968 to 1969; the hall was named for United Auto Workers organizer Roy Reuther. A health care clinic and a retirement village were added to the property in the early 1970s.

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Listing details

Name
The Forty Acres
City
Delano
County
Kern County
State
California
Listed on the National Register
October 6, 2008
NRIS reference number
08001090
Resource type
district
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
35.76217, -119.28587
When was The Forty Acres listed on the National Register?

The Forty Acres was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 6, 2008.

Where is The Forty Acres located?

The Forty Acres is located in Delano, Kern County, California at approximately 35.76217, -119.28587. See the map above.

Is The Forty Acres a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. The Forty Acres is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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