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The New Orleans Upper Central Business District, also known simply as Upper Central Business District, is a historic district of New Orleans, Louisiana which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1990. The original listed area is roughly bounded by O'Keefe, Poydras, Convention Center Blvd., and the Expressway (B.R. 90). Along with the NRHP-listed New Orleans Lower Central Business District to the north, across the redeveloped Poydras Street, it is included within the…
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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 08000755. It was listed on August 5, 2008.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Upper Central Business District (Boundary Increase II) listed on the National Register?
Upper Central Business District (Boundary Increase II) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 5, 2008.
What type of historic resource is Upper Central Business District (Boundary Increase II)?
Upper Central Business District (Boundary Increase II) is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Upper Central Business District (Boundary Increase II)?
The period of significance for Upper Central Business District (Boundary Increase II) is recorded as the civil_war era.
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