About this property
The George Washington Cable House is a historic house at 1313 8th Street, in the Garden District of New Orleans, Louisiana. Built in 1874, it was the home of George Washington Cable (1844–1925), an American writer who described Creole life, during the period in which he rose to national prominence. The cottage was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1962.
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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. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 66000374. It was listed on October 14, 1966.
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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 Cable, George Washington, House listed on the National Register?
Cable, George Washington, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.
What type of historic resource is Cable, George Washington, House?
Cable, George Washington, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Cable, George Washington, House a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Cable, George Washington, House has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Cable, George Washington, House?
The period of significance for Cable, George Washington, House is recorded as the pre_contact era, specifically around 1313.
Can I research the history near Cable, George Washington, House?
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