National Register of Historic Places

Old Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette, Lafayette County, Louisiana
Listed
June 9, 1975
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
75000851

About this property

The Old Lafayette City Hall is a historic institutional building located at 217 West Main Street in Lafayette, Louisiana, United States. The building, constructed on a small parcel of land, is a typical two-story masonry Commercial building with some Rococo elements. The second floor facade has a balcony with a semi-circular brick arch above. Designed by architect George Knapp of Lafayette, the building was erected in 1898 and originally hosted the Bank of Lafayette. On June 26, 1906, the building was sold to the "Corporation of the town of Lafayette" for $4,500. In 1908 a prison was added to the rear of the building. The building was used as the city hall until 1939, when a larger city hall was finally built. The ground floor was then used by local women's organizations and as a library. Until 1972 other institutional agencies were hosted in the building. In 1972 the building was declared unfit for occupancy. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 10, 1975. National Register of Historic Places listings in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana

Location

217 W. Main St.
Lafayette, Lafayette County, Louisiana
30.22247, -92.02047

Categories

COMMERCEPOLITICS/GOVERNMENT
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Sources

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When was Old Lafayette City Hall listed on the National Register?

Old Lafayette City Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 9, 1975.

What type of historic resource is Old Lafayette City Hall?

Old Lafayette City Hall is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Old Lafayette City Hall?

The period of significance for Old Lafayette City Hall is recorded as the industrial era.

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