About this property
The U.S. Post Office and Courthouse in Shreveport, Louisiana, was built in 1910. It was designed in Italian Renaissance architecture style by James K. Taylor and James A. Wetmore. It served historically as a courthouse and as a post office.
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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 74000920. It was listed on September 11, 1974.
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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 U.S. Post Office and Courthouse listed on the National Register?
U.S. Post Office and Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 11, 1974.
What type of historic resource is U.S. Post Office and Courthouse?
U.S. Post Office and Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for U.S. Post Office and Courthouse?
The period of significance for U.S. Post Office and Courthouse is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1910.
Can I research the history near U.S. Post Office and Courthouse?
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