About this property
The Dew Drop Inn, at 2836 LaSalle Street, in the Faubourg Delassize section of Central City neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana, is a former hotel and nightclub that operated between 1939 and 1970, and is noted as "the most important and influential club" in the development of rhythm and blues music in the city in the post-war period. The venue primarily served the African-American population in the then heavily segregated Southern United States.
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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 100007552. It was listed on March 14, 2022.
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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 Dew Drop Inn listed on the National Register?
Dew Drop Inn was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 14, 2022.
What type of historic resource is Dew Drop Inn?
Dew Drop Inn is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Dew Drop Inn?
The period of significance for Dew Drop Inn is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1939.
Can I research the history near Dew Drop Inn?
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