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One of 58 National Register listings published here for Yuma County · listed in 1982 · category: Building.
Sources: the National Register database, National Park Service
Fredley Apartments
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
The listing
- Listing status. The Park Service records this property as Removed.
- What is counted as historic. The nomination lists 1 building as contributing to the listing.
- Address. 406 2nd Ave., Yuma, 85364
- When was it listed? December 1982
- Category. building
- Also known as. Yuma MRA
- Census division. Yuma
- National Register reference number. 82001634 - assigned by the National Park Service when the property was listed.
Fires near this property
627 since 1992Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 627 fires within 5 miles of Fredley Apartments between 1992 and 2020, burning about 2,425 acres in total. 8 started naturally. 61 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 349 |
| Debris and open burning | 84 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 61 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 42 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 28 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 17 |
| Fireworks | 17 |
| Natural | 8 |
| Railroad operations and maintenance | 6 |
| Smoking | 6 |
| Other causes | 6 |
| Power generation/transmission/distribution | 3 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 September 1998 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Fort Yuma Agency | BRIDGE2 |
| 9 September 1996 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Fort Yuma Agency | FIRESTONE |
| 8 September 1998 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Fort Yuma Agency | 3RD AVE |
| 7 September 2001 | Debris and open burning | 1.0 acres | Fort Yuma Agency | CEMETARY |
| 7 September 1998 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Fort Yuma Agency | W/BRIDGE2 |
| 6 September 2019 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Yuma Fire Department | NOT NAMED |
| 6 September 2018 | Arson/incendiarism | under an acre | Yuma Fire Department | 1810678 |
| 6 September 2014 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Colorado River District | PRISON |
Mines and quarries near this property
10 of 30 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 30 workings within 5 miles of Fredley Apartments: 26 unknowns, 2 producers, 1 past producer, 1 occurrence. 2 still produce. What was taken out: Geothermal, Sand and Gravel, Construction, Gold, Silver. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jude Mine | Gold, Silver, Iron | Past Producer | Vein | |
| Jude Mine Group | Gold, Iron, Silver | Occurrence | ||
| Yuma County Plant & Pit #1 | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | ||
| Yuma Plant & Pit #11 | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | ||
| Unknown | Geothermal | Unknown | ||
| Unknown | Geothermal | Unknown | ||
| Unknown | Geothermal | Unknown | ||
| Unknown | Geothermal | Unknown | ||
| Unknown | Geothermal | Unknown | ||
| Unknown | Geothermal | Unknown |
Storms near this property
47 since 1993Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Yuma, the town this property stands in, in 47 storm reports between 1993 and 2025: 29 thunderstorm wind, 5 flood, 4 flash flood, 3 hail. The reports record 1 injury. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2000 | Lightning | Yuma | 1 hurt | A Yuma firefighter was struck by lightning as he was fighting a lightning-caused fire in a palm tree. The tree was struck by a bolt and the current ran down the water stream and shocked him. He was thrown back about 10 feet into a wall by the bolt. |
| August 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Yuma | $5,000,000 | As reported in the Yuma Sun, the Garden Landscaping Company at 830 South Orange Avenue was mostly destroyed by thunderstorm microburst winds, estimated to be near 75 knots. Damage was also reported at the O.G. RV Resort. The Yuma High School and Kofa High School sustained considerable wind and water damage. |
| September 1993 | Thunderstorm Wind | Yuma | $5,000,000 | The second severe thunderstorm to hit the Yuma area over the Labor Day weekend affected the southeast and east sections. The strong microburst winds destroyed at least three metal warehouses and blew down power lines. As many as 10 recreational vehicles were damaged at an RV resort. Damage to the warehouses was estimated to be at least $1 million. |
| August 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Yuma | $1,000,000 | Several schools in the Yuma area, including Yuma High School, were damaged due to strong thunderstorm winds, and were closed on Friday August 27th. The old gym at Yuma High suffered roof damage, and shingles were blown off the roof of Centennial Middle School. Pecan Grove Elementary and Carver Elementary schools also reported wind damage. |
| August 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Yuma | $500,000 | About 30 power poles were snapped by strong microburst winds, estimated in excess of 60 kt. APS reported up to 16,660 customers were without power at the height of the storm. Many of the poles were downed in the area bounded by Avenue B to the west, 4th Avenue to the east, the Colorado River to the north, and 12th street to the south. |
| September 2007 | Hail | Yuma | $50,000 | Large hail was reported by the public in Yuma. |
| July 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Yuma | $50,000 | About 34 power poles down near County Road 13 leaving 1,000 customers without power. |
| August 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Yuma | $50,000 | Trees and utility power poles were blown down by storm winds. Arizona Public Service Company reported 30 power poles were blown down. |
| September 1993 | Thunderstorm Wind | Yuma | $50,000 | Thunderstorm winds ripped a roof off of a mobile home, downed power poles, and blew down a few trees. Power was out to some customers for up to 29 hours. |
| July 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Yuma | $30,000 | Unknown number of power poles and lines down. |
| September 2009 | Lightning | Yuma | $20,000 | Lightning struck a home near highway 95 and 5E, resulting in a fire. A haystack caught fire at Avenue 30E and County 8th Street after it was struck by lightning. |
| April 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Yuma | $20,000 | Winds associated with thunderstorms damaged roofs and carports. Power was knocked out in parts of the Yuma Foothills area. Small hail was also reported with these thunderstorms. |
| September 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Yuma | $15,000 | Winds damaged a trailer in Yuma, and blew down a transmitter tower at radio station KAWC. Dense blowing dust also accompanied the storm with visibilities less than a quarter mile. |
| July 1999 | Flood | Yuma | $10,000 | Streets and roads flooded with rains of an inch per hour. |
| August 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Yuma | $6,000 | Power poles were reported down near 12th Street and Pacific Avenue. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries were reported. |
| July 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Yuma | $5,000 | Power poles down at Ave 45E and County 5th. |
| August 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Yuma | $5,000 | Utility power lines downed by strong winds. |
| August 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Yuma | $5,000 | An isolated thunderstorm developed near the airport, and the official peak wind speed was measured at 57 mph. |
| September 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Yuma | $2,000 | Downed powerlines along Avenue A near 3rd St and 5th St in Yuma. Wind gusts were estimated at around 65 mph. Timing estimated from radar. No injuries reported. |
| August 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Yuma | $2,000 | Social media pictures showed some tree damage in the form of broken branches and a damaged shed near the vicinity of 1st street and 20th Avenue in Yuma. Timing estimated from radar. Winds were estimated at around 45 mph. No injuries were reported. |
| September 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Yuma | $1,000 | A couple of large trees uprooted at the Yuma Palms Regional Center Shopping Center in Yuma. Wind gusts were estimated upwards of 65 mph. No injuries reported. |
| February 2010 | Heavy Rain | Yuma | - | Report of .75 inch rain in about an hour. |
| August 2005 | Heavy Rain | Yuma | - | Very heavy rainfall left a part of Yuma Foothills streets flooded. |
| August 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Yuma | - | Severe thunderstorm wind damage, 8 inch tree limbs broken off tree, portions of a roof heavily damaged on south side of the city of Yuma. |
| August 2003 | Thunderstorm Wind | Yuma | - | Large 40 foot tree blown down. |
| August 2003 | Flash Flood | Yuma | - | Several roads closed in the Foothills area after very heavy rains. One spotter received 1.21 inches in about an hour. |
| February 2001 | Flood | Yuma | - | Thunderstorms moved through the city of Yuma with small hail, high winds and locally heavy rain.Roads and streets in some areas had to be closed due to the standing or running water. One spotter reported major street flooding with water up to 8 inches deep in the Yuma Foothills area. |
| March 2001 | Flood | Yuma | - | Heavy rainfall throughout much of southwest Arizona left streets and roads flooded and washes running. A weather spotter at Yuma Foothills recorded over an inch of rain, bringing his year-to-date total to just over 3 inches. The average annual rainfall in Yuma is 2.7 inches. |
| August 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Yuma | - | Severe thunderstorm wind gusts blew down electric power poles. |
| August 2001 | Flash Flood | Yuma | - | Strong thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall caused flash flooding of streets and low lying areas. This event began to the northwest, in Imperial County, California, earlier in the evening. |
| November 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Yuma | - | A vigorous low pressure system along the California coast helped trigger thunderstorms with strong and gusty wind. Widespread power outages were reported after approximately 20 main power poles were blown down. As many as 6,900 APS customers were left without power. |
| February 1999 | Funnel Cloud | Yuma | - | Short-lived funnel cloud observed by Yuma Foothills spotter. Wall cloud and thunder also reported at this time as cold front moved through the area. |
| November 1998 | Flood | Yuma | - | Locally heavy rain resulted in street flooding in parts of the city. Barricades were used in some intersections. One of the heaviest amounts was .38 in just 25 minutes. |
| July 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Yuma | - | Reports of several downed power poles. |
| September 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Yuma | - | Spotters and law enforcement reported power lines and trees down. |
| September 1997 | Flash Flood | Yuma | - | Heavy rain, associated with Tropical Storm Nora, produced widespread street flooding in Yuma. Between 1.5 and 3.0 inches of rain fell from around 10 am until around 2 pm. |
| September 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Yuma | - | Trees blown over in the Yuma foothills. Lattices were blown down and awnings were damaged. Wind speed was estimated. |
| February 2005 | Hail | Yuma | - | no account filed |
| February 2005 | Funnel Cloud | Yuma | - | no account filed |
| August 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Yuma | - | no account filed |
| July 1999 | Flood | Yuma | - | no account filed |
| July 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Yuma | - | no account filed |
| July 1997 | Hail | Yuma | - | no account filed |
| September 1996 | Thunderstorm Wind | Yuma | - | no account filed |
| September 1996 | Flash Flood | Yuma | - | no account filed |
| August 1996 | Thunderstorm Wind | Yuma | - | no account filed |
| August 1996 | Thunderstorm Wind | Yuma | - | no account filed |
Newspapers printed here
9,637 digitised pages3 papers published in this town, digitised by the Library of Congress and free to read: 2,319 issues, 9,637 pages. Every page is searchable, so a name or a street can be looked for directly in what the town printed about itself at the time.
| Newspaper | Published |
|---|---|
| Arizona Sentinel and Yuma Weekly Examiner | 1911 to 1915 |
| Arizona Sentinel Yuma Southwest | 1915 to 1916 |
| Arizona Sentinel | 1916 to 1918 |
Map coverage status
No historic map-sheet match is published for this property yet. That does not mean no map exists. This record needs a coordinate-quality review before it can be joined to a sheet boundary. Browse the county's mapped places while that work is pending.
Listed places nearby
6 within 8 milesOther National Register properties close enough to walk or drive between, ordered by distance from this one. Both positions come from the same geocoding pass that matched these properties to their map sheets.
| Photograph | Property | Distance | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|
 | George Marable House | under 500 feet | 1982 |
| Fredley House | under 500 feet | 1982 | |
| Peter B. Hodges House | under 500 feet | 1982 | |
 | Caruthers House | under 500 feet | 1982 |
 | A.B. Ming House | under 500 feet | 1982 |
 | Balsz House | under 500 feet | 1982 |
Sources for this property
| National Archives record | The nomination case file for reference 82001634 in Record Group 79. |
| Yuma County | All 58 listed properties in this county. |
Provenance
- Listing record. National Park Service National Register of Historic Places, listed-properties dataset, current to 2026-05-22.
- Map join. Address geocoded through the United States Census geocoder, then tested against the published boundary of every sheet in the USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection.
- How this page is made. Listing fields come from federal records; map-sheet coverage is a labelled coordinate-to-boundary calculation, not a source-field claim.
- Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
- Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
- Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.