About this property
Howard-Tilton Memorial Library is the university library on the uptown campus of Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. A member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Howard-Tilton Memorial Library is ranked among the top 120 research libraries in North America and is a significant educational and cultural resource in the community. During Hurricane Katrina, the Library suffered extensive damage to its collections and its buildings.
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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 91000343. It was listed on March 22, 1991.
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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 Howard Memorial Library listed on the National Register?
Howard Memorial Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 22, 1991.
What type of historic resource is Howard Memorial Library?
Howard Memorial Library is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Howard Memorial Library?
The period of significance for Howard Memorial Library is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Howard Memorial Library?
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