About this property
The Hotel Lesage is a historic hotel building located at 101 Main Street in Colfax, Louisiana, facing west toward the Red River (Louisiana). Built by Joseph Victor Lesage in 1902, the structure is a two-story masonry commercial style building. It was used as a hotel, a restaurant and also housed a separate store.
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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 15000999. It was listed on January 26, 2016.
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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 Hotel Lesage listed on the National Register?
Hotel Lesage was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 26, 2016.
What type of historic resource is Hotel Lesage?
Hotel Lesage is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Hotel Lesage?
The period of significance for Hotel Lesage is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1902.
Can I research the history near Hotel Lesage?
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