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Commission endorses Grand Oriente Filipino Hotel nomination to the National Register
Summary
The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously recommended forwarding the Grand Oriente Filipino Hotel (104–106 South Park) National Register nomination, citing its significance to Filipino ethnic heritage, its role providing affordable housing and the community's request to recognize Dr. Dawn Mabalon's contributions and include oral histories.
The commission voted to adopt a resolution supporting the National Register nomination of the Grand Oriente Filipino Hotel at 104–106 South Park Street.
Frances McMillan explained the nomination prepared by Architectural Resources Group documents the building's significance under National Register Criterion A for Filipino ethnic heritage and social history. Consultant Erica Schultz and community advocates described the building's use by the Grand Oriente Filipino organization beginning in 1935, its function as affordable housing for Filipino immigrants and its role in community formation. Speakers urged the commission to emphasize the contributions of Dr. Dawn Mabalon in the nomination and to request inclusion of oral histories to strengthen the record.
Commissioners voiced support for the nomination and accepted an amendment to the proposed resolution to call out Dr. Mabalon's contributions and recommend that the Office of Historic Preservation include oral histories when forwarding the nomination to the state office. The commission approved the amended resolution unanimously.
