About this property
The Pontalba Buildings form two sides of Jackson Square in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. They are matching red-brick, one-block-long, four‑story buildings built between 1849–1851 by the Baroness Micaela Almonester Pontalba. The ground floors house shops and restaurants; and the upper floors are apartments which, reputedly, are the oldest continuously rented such apartments in the United States.
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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. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 74000934. It was listed on May 29, 1974.
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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 Pontalba Buildings listed on the National Register?
Pontalba Buildings was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 29, 1974.
What type of historic resource is Pontalba Buildings?
Pontalba Buildings is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Pontalba Buildings a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Pontalba Buildings has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Pontalba Buildings?
The period of significance for Pontalba Buildings is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1849.
Can I research the history near Pontalba Buildings?
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