About this property
Promised Land is a historic mansion located in Braithwaite, Louisiana, USA. It was built in the early 20th century. In 1925, political boss Leander Perez acquired the property and lived there until the early 1960s. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since September 11, 1997.
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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 97001128. It was listed on September 10, 1997.
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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 Promised Land listed on the National Register?
Promised Land was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 10, 1997.
What type of historic resource is Promised Land?
Promised Land is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Promised Land?
The period of significance for Promised Land is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1925.
Can I research the history near Promised Land?
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