The National Register of Historic Places is the nation’s official list of historic places worthy of preservation because of their significance to American history, architecture, archeology, engineering and culture. The register recognizes resources of local, state, and national significance which have been documented and evaluated according to uniform standards and criteria.

The Historic Wintersburg Conservancy has nominated the Wintersburg Historic District to the National Register for its association with a thriving agricultural community with a significant concentration of Japanese residents in the early decades of the twentieth century. In addition to the distinction of being listed on the National Register, the designation will open up opportunities for grants and tax incentives to assist with the site’s preservation and development as a heritage park.

To pay for the nomination preparation, the Historic Wintersburg Conservancy raised funds through a GoFundMe campaign and by applying for and receiving an Aratani C.A.R.E. Award but we still need to raise $5,000!

All funds collected through this campaign are deposited into an account held by Preserve Orange County for the Historic Wintersburg Conservancy while it pursues incorporation and charitable status. Preserve Orange County is a nonprofit corporation and tax-exempt charity based in Santa Ana, California. For more information about Preserve Orange County, please go to www.preserveorangecounty.org.

To learn more about Wintersburg and why it is important, click on the sources below:

Historic Wintersburg Blog by Mary Adams Urashima

Preserve Orange County's Most Endangered List

Historic Wintersburg Conservancy logo

Historic Wintersburg National Register Nomination

By Preserve Orange County Inc

Historic Wintersburg National Register Nomination

Help us obtain national recognition for this rare historic place in Huntington Beach, California