About this property
St. Paul's Bottoms was a section of Shreveport, Louisiana established by African Americans. It had hotels for blacks in what was a segregated city as well as offices and saloons.
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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 84000033. It was listed on October 10, 1984.
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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. Paul's Bottoms listed on the National Register?
St. Paul's Bottoms was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 10, 1984.
What type of historic resource is St. Paul's Bottoms?
St. Paul's Bottoms is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for St. Paul's Bottoms?
The period of significance for St. Paul's Bottoms is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near St. Paul's Bottoms?
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