About this property
Shreveport Central Station is a historic train station in Shreveport, Louisiana. It was built in 1910 by the Louisiana and Arkansas Railroad, a railroad that was eventually acquired by the Kansas City Southern Railway. (However, the KCS used Union Station ever since 1909.) By the opening of the 1940s the L&A and the 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 91000622. It was listed on May 27, 1991.
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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 Central Railroad Station listed on the National Register?
Central Railroad Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 27, 1991.
What type of historic resource is Central Railroad Station?
Central Railroad Station is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Central Railroad Station?
The period of significance for Central Railroad Station is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1909.
Can I research the history near Central Railroad Station?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Central Railroad Station will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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