About this property
Elrose is a historic house located at 217 West University Avenue in Lafayette, Louisiana, United States. Built in 1900 by Crow Girard, the house is a large 1 + 1 ⁄ 2 -story frame residence in Queen Anne style with Colonial Revival elements. The distinctive roofline comprises an octagonal corner turret, a central dormer, and a very large side dormer. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 14, 1984.
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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 84001305. It was listed on June 13, 1984.
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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 Elrose listed on the National Register?
Elrose was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 13, 1984.
What type of historic resource is Elrose?
Elrose is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Elrose?
The period of significance for Elrose is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1900.
Can I research the history near Elrose?
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