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The Prince Hall Masonic Temple is a historic building located at 1335 North Boulevard in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Originally designed in 1924 as a meeting hall for the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, the building housed the Temple Theatre and the Temple Roof Garden, which represented two major point of entertainment for African-American citizens of Baton Rouge. The Temple Theatre is the last remaining of the three city theatres for the large black population, the other two (the Grand Theatre…
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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 94000498. It was listed on June 1, 1994.
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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 Prince Hall Masonic Temple listed on the National Register?
Prince Hall Masonic Temple was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 1, 1994.
What type of historic resource is Prince Hall Masonic Temple?
Prince Hall Masonic Temple is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Prince Hall Masonic Temple?
The period of significance for Prince Hall Masonic Temple is recorded as the pre_contact era, specifically around 1335.
Can I research the history near Prince Hall Masonic Temple?
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