About this property
The Pitot House is a historic landmark in New Orleans, Louisiana, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Pitot House is an 18th-century Creole colonial country home located at 1440 Moss Street in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Pitot House is currently owned by the Louisiana Landmark Society, which uses the building as its headquarters.
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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 71000360. It was listed on September 27, 1971.
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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 Pitot House listed on the National Register?
Pitot House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 27, 1971.
What type of historic resource is Pitot House?
Pitot House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Pitot House?
The period of significance for Pitot House is recorded as the pre_contact era, specifically around 1440.
Can I research the history near Pitot House?
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