About this property
The French Quarter, also known as the Vieux Carré (UK: , US: , French: [vjø kaʁe]; lit. 'Old Square'), is the oldest neighborhood in the city of New Orleans. After New Orleans (French: Nouvelle-Orléans) was founded in 1718 by Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville, the city developed around the Vieux Carré, a central square. The district is more commonly called the French Quarter today, or simply "The Quarter", related to changes in the city with American immigration after the 1803 Louisiana…
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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 66000377. It was listed on October 14, 1966.
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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 Vieux Carré Historic District (Additional Documentation) listed on the National Register?
Vieux Carré Historic District (Additional Documentation) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.
What type of historic resource is Vieux Carré Historic District (Additional Documentation)?
Vieux Carré Historic District (Additional Documentation) is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Vieux Carré Historic District (Additional Documentation) a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Vieux Carré Historic District (Additional Documentation) 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 Vieux Carré Historic District (Additional Documentation)?
The period of significance for Vieux Carré Historic District (Additional Documentation) is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1718.
Can I research the history near Vieux Carré Historic District (Additional Documentation)?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Vieux Carré Historic District (Additional Documentation) will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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