About this property
The Calkins-Orvis House is a historic house located at 210 West Nichols Street in Welsh, Louisiana. Built in 1901, it is a one-and-a-half-story Queen Anne-style house. It was listed for having "local architectural significance as a landmark in the turn-of-the-century residential heritage of Welsh.
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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 98000438. It was listed on May 7, 1998.
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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 Calkins-Orvis House listed on the National Register?
Calkins-Orvis House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 7, 1998.
What type of historic resource is Calkins-Orvis House?
Calkins-Orvis House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Calkins-Orvis House?
The period of significance for Calkins-Orvis House is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1901.
Can I research the history near Calkins-Orvis House?
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