About this property
The Southern Railway Freight Office now more commonly known as Basin Street Station, in New Orleans, Louisiana, was constructed in 1904 by the Southern Railway at the corner of Basin Street and Saint Louis Street. The site was located just outside the original city in an area that was considered useless swampy land. The station was also used by the New Orleans Terminal Company.
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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 04001338. It was listed on December 6, 2004.
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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 Southern Railway Freight Office listed on the National Register?
Southern Railway Freight Office was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 6, 2004.
What type of historic resource is Southern Railway Freight Office?
Southern Railway Freight Office is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Southern Railway Freight Office?
The period of significance for Southern Railway Freight Office is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1904.
Can I research the history near Southern Railway Freight Office?
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