About this property
The New Orleans Lower Central Business District is a historic district in New Orleans, Louisiana, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1991. It may be referred to as Lower Central Business District. Along with the NRHP-listed New Orleans Upper Central Business District to the south, across the redeveloped Poydras Street, it is included within the larger New Orleans Central Business District area.
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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 91000825. It was listed on June 23, 1991.
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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 Lower Central Business District listed on the National Register?
Lower Central Business District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 23, 1991.
What type of historic resource is Lower Central Business District?
Lower Central Business District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Lower Central Business District?
The period of significance for Lower Central Business District is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Lower Central Business District?
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