About this property
The Louisiana History Museum is located in the historic downtown portion of Alexandria, Louisiana, USA, near the Red River. It showcases the social evolution of all of Louisiana, but centers on the history of Central Louisiana, Rapides Parish, and Alexandria. Major exhibit areas deal with Native Americans, Louisiana geography, politics, health care, farming, and the impact of war.
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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 88003225. It was listed on January 19, 1989.
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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 Alexandria Public Library, Old listed on the National Register?
Alexandria Public Library, Old was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 19, 1989.
What type of historic resource is Alexandria Public Library, Old?
Alexandria Public Library, Old is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Alexandria Public Library, Old?
The period of significance for Alexandria Public Library, Old is recorded as the pre_contact era.
Can I research the history near Alexandria Public Library, Old?
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