Register of Historic Resources

Purpose

The purpose of this project is to develop a Downey Register of Cultural Resources and create a map (interactive and hard copy) identifying these significant sites and their location. The register and map will inform and educate the community and the general public and help promote the preservation of Downey’s heritage.

Criteria for Sites

In identifying the cultural elements for this work, we are following the criteria used by the state Office of Historic Preservation. This criteria is used for the selection of resources of architectural, historical, archeological and cultural significance.

Sites on the Downey Register and Map must meet one or more of the following criteria:

• Associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of or regional history or the cultural heritage of Downey, California, or the United States

• Associated with the lives of persons important to Downey, California or national history

• Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region or method of construction or represents the work of a master or possesses high artistic values

• Has yielded, or has the potential to yield, information important to the prehistory or history of Downey, California or the United States

Community Outreach

This work is being proposed by The Downey Conservancy with the cooperation of the Downey Historical Society and the City of Downey. It is intended that the Downey Register of Cultural Resources and Map be made available to the public through The Downey Conservancy and The Downey Historical Society websites, the City of Downey website, Downey City Library, Downey Chamber of Commerce, Downey Unified School District, and local businesses.

We invite the public to help identify Downey’s culturally significant sites that should be included on the register and map. Any questions or comments regarding this proposal should be directed to The Downey Conservancy Board.