Masonic Home for Children
About this property
Masonic Home for Children is located in Alexandria, Louisiana, United States. It was built in 1925 by Louisiana Masons and added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 20, 1987. The home was closed in 1994 and the 70-acre site remained vacant. In 2012, some of the buildings were partially torn down to be turned into an upscale apartment complex.
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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 87002038. It was listed on November 20, 1987.
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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 Masonic Home for Children listed on the National Register?
Masonic Home for Children was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 20, 1987.
What type of historic resource is Masonic Home for Children?
Masonic Home for Children is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Masonic Home for Children?
The period of significance for Masonic Home for Children is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1925.
Can I research the history near Masonic Home for Children?
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