About this property
The Old Jefferson Parish Courthouse is a historic three-story building in Gretna, Louisiana. It was designed in the Renaissance Revival style by architect R.S. Soule, and built in 1907. It was the parish courthouse until 1956.
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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 83000512. It was listed on January 21, 1983.
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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 Old Jefferson Parish Courthouse listed on the National Register?
Old Jefferson Parish Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 21, 1983.
What type of historic resource is Old Jefferson Parish Courthouse?
Old Jefferson Parish Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Old Jefferson Parish Courthouse?
The period of significance for Old Jefferson Parish Courthouse is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1907.
Can I research the history near Old Jefferson Parish Courthouse?
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