About this property
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop is a historic structure at the corner of Bourbon Street and St. Philip Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. Most likely built as a house in the 1770s during the Spanish colonial period, it is one of the oldest surviving structures in New Orleans.
Location
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. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 70000255. It was listed on April 14, 1970.
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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 Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop listed on the National Register?
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 14, 1970.
What type of historic resource is Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop?
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop?
The period of significance for Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop is recorded as the colonial era.
Can I research the history near Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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