About this property
Dryades Branch Library is part of the New Orleans Public Library system. It served African Americans during segregation. It is on Dryades Street at Philip Street and opened in 1915.
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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 100005710. It was listed on October 22, 2020.
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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 Dryades Branch Library listed on the National Register?
Dryades Branch Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 22, 2020.
What type of historic resource is Dryades Branch Library?
Dryades Branch Library is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Dryades Branch Library?
The period of significance for Dryades Branch Library is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1915.
Can I research the history near Dryades Branch Library?
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