Lafayette Elementary School
About this property
The Lafayette Elementary School in Lafayette, Louisiana, United States, (formerly Lafayette Middle School ) is a historic school building located at 1301 West University Avenue. Built in 1926 and designed by William T. Nolan, the two-story Gothic Revival institutional building is a brick and concrete E-shaped structure with a long frontal main block and three rear wings. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 14, 1984.
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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 84001308. It was listed on June 13, 1984.
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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 Lafayette Elementary School listed on the National Register?
Lafayette Elementary School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 13, 1984.
What type of historic resource is Lafayette Elementary School?
Lafayette Elementary School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Lafayette Elementary School?
The period of significance for Lafayette Elementary School is recorded as the pre_contact era, specifically around 1301.
Can I research the history near Lafayette Elementary School?
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