About this property
The International Trade Mart was a New Orleans–based organization promoting international trade and the Port of New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. The organization was founded in 1946, and merged with International House in 1968, when it was renamed to World Trade Center New Orleans. After World War II, New Orleans businessman Clay Shaw returned to New Orleans where he became a founder of the International Trade Mart (ITM).
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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 13001127. It was listed on June 8, 2014.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was International Trade Mart listed on the National Register?
International Trade Mart was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 8, 2014.
What type of historic resource is International Trade Mart?
International Trade Mart is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for International Trade Mart?
The period of significance for International Trade Mart is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1946.
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