About this property
LeJeune's Bakery is a historic Louisiana bakery located and operating at 1510 Main Street, Jeanerette. Opened in 1884 by Oscar J. LeJeune as the Old Reliable City Bakery, the building underwent a major remodelling in 1918, when O.A. LeJeune and Walter LeJeune, Sr. purchased the bakery from Oscar.
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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 03000287. It was listed on April 21, 2003.
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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 LeJeune's Bakery listed on the National Register?
LeJeune's Bakery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 21, 2003.
What type of historic resource is LeJeune's Bakery?
LeJeune's Bakery is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for LeJeune's Bakery?
The period of significance for LeJeune's Bakery is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1510.
Can I research the history near LeJeune's Bakery?
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