About this property
The U.S. Post Office and Courthouse-Baton Rouge, also known as Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was built in 1932. It includes Art Deco and Moderne architecture. It served historically as a post office, as a courthouse, and as a government office building.
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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 00000500. It was listed on May 17, 2000.
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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 US Post Office and Courthouse-Baton Rouge listed on the National Register?
US Post Office and Courthouse-Baton Rouge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 17, 2000.
What type of historic resource is US Post Office and Courthouse-Baton Rouge?
US Post Office and Courthouse-Baton Rouge is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for US Post Office and Courthouse-Baton Rouge?
The period of significance for US Post Office and Courthouse-Baton Rouge is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1932.
Can I research the history near US Post Office and Courthouse-Baton Rouge?
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