About this property
Charity Hospital was one of two teaching hospitals which were part of the Medical Center of Louisiana at New Orleans (MCLNO), the other being University Hospital. Three weeks after the events of Hurricane Katrina, then-Governor Kathleen Blanco said that Charity Hospital would not reopen as a functioning hospital. The Louisiana State University System, which owns the building, stated that it had no plans to reopen the hospital in its original location.
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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 10001173. It was listed on January 24, 2011.
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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 Charity Hospital of New Orleans listed on the National Register?
Charity Hospital of New Orleans was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 24, 2011.
What type of historic resource is Charity Hospital of New Orleans?
Charity Hospital of New Orleans is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Charity Hospital of New Orleans?
The period of significance for Charity Hospital of New Orleans is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Charity Hospital of New Orleans?
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