About this property
The Tulane University of Louisiana (commonly referred to as Tulane University) is a private research university in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Founded as the Medical College of Louisiana in 1834 by a cohort of medical doctors, it became a comprehensive public university as the University of Louisiana in 1847. The institution became private under the endowments of Paul Tulane and Josephine Louise Newcomb in 1884 and 1887.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 79000398. It was listed on March 20, 1979.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Tulane Building listed on the National Register?
Tulane Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 20, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Tulane Building?
Tulane Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Tulane Building?
The period of significance for Tulane Building is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1834.
Can I research the history near Tulane Building?
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