Castle Family House
About this property
Oretha Castle Haley (July 22, 1939 – October 10, 1987) was an American civil rights activist in New Orleans where she challenged the segregation of facilities and promoted voter registration. She came from a working-class background, yet was able to enroll in the Southern University of New Orleans, SUNO, then a center of student activism. She joined the protest marches and went on to become a prominent activist in the Civil Rights Movement.
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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 100009427. It was listed on October 9, 2023.
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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 Castle Family House listed on the National Register?
Castle Family House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 9, 2023.
What type of historic resource is Castle Family House?
Castle Family House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Castle Family House?
The period of significance for Castle Family House is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1939.
Can I research the history near Castle Family House?
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