About this property
The Karnofsky Tailor Shop–House (also known as the Karnofsky Shop) was a historic, two-story building in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana, that played a significant role in the early promotion of jazz when the neighborhood was known as "Back of Town". It was destroyed by Hurricane Ida in 2021.
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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 02001162. It was listed on October 15, 2002.
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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 Karnofsky Tailor Shop-House listed on the National Register?
Karnofsky Tailor Shop-House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 2002.
What type of historic resource is Karnofsky Tailor Shop-House?
Karnofsky Tailor Shop-House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Karnofsky Tailor Shop-House?
The period of significance for Karnofsky Tailor Shop-House is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Karnofsky Tailor Shop-House?
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