About this property
The Petroleum Tower is a 16-story high-rise office building located at 425 Edwards Street at the corner of Texas Street and Edwards Street in Shreveport, Louisiana. It stands at a height of 187 feet, making it currently the seventh-tallest building in Shreveport. It was completed in 1959, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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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 13000730. It was listed on September 16, 2013.
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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 Petroleum Tower listed on the National Register?
Petroleum Tower was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 16, 2013.
What type of historic resource is Petroleum Tower?
Petroleum Tower is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Petroleum Tower?
The period of significance for Petroleum Tower is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1959.
Can I research the history near Petroleum Tower?
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