About this property
The Xavier University Main Building, Convent and Library are three late Gothic Revival architecture style buildings on the campus of Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The buildings are a three-story main building built in 1932, a 2+1⁄2-story convent built in 1932, and a two-story library built in 1937.
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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 04000114. It was listed on March 3, 2004.
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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 Xavier University Main Building, Convent and Library listed on the National Register?
Xavier University Main Building, Convent and Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 3, 2004.
What type of historic resource is Xavier University Main Building, Convent and Library?
Xavier University Main Building, Convent and Library is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Xavier University Main Building, Convent and Library?
The period of significance for Xavier University Main Building, Convent and Library is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1932.
Can I research the history near Xavier University Main Building, Convent and Library?
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