Funk House
About this property
The Funk House, located at 523 North Cary Avenue in Jennings, Louisiana, is a historic house with elements of Queen Anne and Eastlake architectural styles. Built in about 1895, it is notable for reflecting the Midwest origins of the people of the town, in its relative verticality and minimal porches, and for "some of the very finest Eastlake ornamentation to survive in Jennings" in its porches and front window. The porches and front window "feature richly three dimensional ornamentation,…
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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 93000267. It was listed on March 31, 1993.
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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 Funk House listed on the National Register?
Funk House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 31, 1993.
What type of historic resource is Funk House?
Funk House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Funk House?
The period of significance for Funk House is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1895.
Can I research the history near Funk House?
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