About this property
St. Mary's Assumption Church is a National Historic Landmark church at Constance and Josephine Streets in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. The church was completed in 1860, built for the swelling German Catholic immigrant population in the Lower Garden District section of the city (the church across the street, Saint Alphonsus Church, was built at the same time for the swelling Irish Catholic immigrant population in the same area). Both churches are extremely beautiful and ornate.
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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 71000361. It was listed on August 11, 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 St. Mary's Assumption Church listed on the National Register?
St. Mary's Assumption Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 11, 1971.
What type of historic resource is St. Mary's Assumption Church?
St. Mary's Assumption Church is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is St. Mary's Assumption Church a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. St. Mary's Assumption Church 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 St. Mary's Assumption Church?
The period of significance for St. Mary's Assumption Church is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1860.
Can I research the history near St. Mary's Assumption Church?
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