Shafter Research Station
Also known as: Kern County Experimental Station17053 Shafter Ave., Shafter, California
Map
Coordinates:
+35.53125, -119.2791335°31'52" N, 119°16'45" W
Quadrangle map:Wasco
Description
"SHAFTER COTTON RESEARCH STATION - The Shafter Cotton Research Station, established here in 1922 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, developed the "Acala" varieties which were exceptionally well suited to the San Joaquin valley. The quality of the acala cottons and the marketing advantage of the one variety cotton district, created in 1925, resulted in premium cottons with a world-wide demand. Through the continued vision and cooperative efforts of growers and researchers, production of Acala cotton became one of California's largest agricultural enterprises." - California Historic Landmark No.1022
National Register information
- Status
- Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on October 17, 1997
- Reference number
- 97001211
- Architectural styles
- Late 19th and 20th Century Revival: Mission/Spanish Revival; American Movement: Bungalow/Craftsman
- Areas of significance
- Agriculture; Science
- Level of significance
- State
- Evaluation criteria
- A - Event
- Property type
- District
- Historic function
- Research facility
- Current function
- Research facility
- Periods of significance
- 1900-1924; 1925-1949
- Significant years
- 1922; 1925
- Number of properties
- Contributing buildings: 5
Contributing sites: 1
Non-contributing buildings: 7
Update Log
- March 27, 2019: Updated by Richard Doody: Add historical information
- March 5, 2017: New Street View added by Bill Eichelberger