National Register of Historic Places

Commercial Building

Alexandria, Rapides County, Louisiana
Listed
November 29, 1978
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
78001436

About this property

The Commercial Building in Alexandria, Louisiana, home of the Commercial Bank and Trust Company after it was built in 1915, is a historic commercial building located at the corner of Third Street and Johnston Street. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. It is seven stories tall and was the city's first skyscraper. It was designed by architect W.L. Stevens. In 1978 it was still the second tallest building in Alexandria. It was deemed notable as "a good representative example of the early phase of the American 'skyscraper' which was developed in Chicago in the 1880s. The Commercial Building is the only such example in Alexandria" and one of only four in the northern part of Louisiana.

Location

3rd and Johnston Sts.
Alexandria, Rapides County, Louisiana
31.31084, -92.44380

Categories

COMMERCEARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Commercial Building listed on the National Register?

Commercial Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 29, 1978.

What type of historic resource is Commercial Building?

Commercial Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Commercial Building?

The period of significance for Commercial Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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