About this property
The Lafayette Hardware Store is a historic commercial building located at 121 West Vermilion Street in Lafayette, Louisiana, United States. Built in c.1890, is a two-story frame building with a false front in Italianate style. The ground story originally hosted two separate stores until c.1915 when a dividing wall was removed. The store is one of Lafayette oldest commercial buildings. 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 84001309. 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 Hardware Store listed on the National Register?
Lafayette Hardware Store was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 13, 1984.
What type of historic resource is Lafayette Hardware Store?
Lafayette Hardware Store is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Lafayette Hardware Store?
The period of significance for Lafayette Hardware Store is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1890.
Can I research the history near Lafayette Hardware Store?
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