About this property
Downtown Baton Rouge Historic District is a historic district in downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States, located along 3rd Street, from Main Street to North Boulevard. The district comprises a total of 43 commercial buildings ranging in dates from c.1860 to mid-1950s. Third street was downtown Baton Rouge main commercial avenue during historic period. Of the 32 contributing properties, six are also individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Despite being located inside the district area, the individually listed Belisle Building is not part of Downtown Baton Rouge Historic District, as its non-historic elements are evaluated as predominant.
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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 09000899. It was listed on November 10, 2009.
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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 Downtown Baton Rouge Historic District listed on the National Register?
Downtown Baton Rouge Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 10, 2009.
What type of historic resource is Downtown Baton Rouge Historic District?
Downtown Baton Rouge Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Downtown Baton Rouge Historic District?
The period of significance for Downtown Baton Rouge Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1860.
Can I research the history near Downtown Baton Rouge Historic District?
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 Downtown Baton Rouge Historic District will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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