National Register of Historic Places
Pontalba Buildings
Pontalba Buildings is a historic place in New Orleans, Orleans County, Louisiana, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 30, 1974, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 74000934.
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Pontalba Buildings
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About this place
What is Pontalba Buildings?
The Pontalba Buildings form two sides of Jackson Square in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. They are matching red-brick, one-block-long, four‑story buildings built between 1849–1851 by the Baroness Micaela Almonester Pontalba. The ground floors house shops and restaurants; and the upper floors are apartments which, reputedly, are the oldest continuously rented such apartments in the United States.
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Listing details
- Name
- Pontalba Buildings
- City
- New Orleans
- County
- Orleans County
- State
- Louisiana
- Listed on the National Register
- May 30, 1974
- NRIS reference number
- 74000934
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 29.95806, -90.06252
When was Pontalba Buildings listed on the National Register?
Pontalba Buildings was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 30, 1974.
Where is Pontalba Buildings located?
Pontalba Buildings is located in New Orleans, Orleans County, Louisiana at approximately 29.95806, -90.06252. See the map above.
Is Pontalba Buildings a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Pontalba Buildings is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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