About this property
The Bank of Lafourche Building , also known as the Oil & Gas Building , is a historic commercial building located at 206 Green Street in Thibodaux, Louisiana, United States. Built in 1897, the building is a two-story brick Italianate style commercial building with marble facade. It was used as a bank until 1929. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 5, 1986. It is one of 14 individually NRHP-listed properties in the "Thibodaux Multiple Resource Area", which also includes: Breaux House Building at 108 Green Street Chanticleer Gift Shop Citizens Bank of Lafourche Grand Theatre Lamartina Building McCulla House Peltier House Percy-Lobdell Building Riviere Building Riviere House Robichaux House St.
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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 86000425. It was listed on March 5, 1986.
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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 Bank of Lafourche Building listed on the National Register?
Bank of Lafourche Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 5, 1986.
What type of historic resource is Bank of Lafourche Building?
Bank of Lafourche Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bank of Lafourche Building?
The period of significance for Bank of Lafourche Building is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1897.
Can I research the history near Bank of Lafourche Building?
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