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St. Alphonsus Church

St. Alphonsus Church is a historic place in New Orleans, Orleans County, Louisiana, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 22, 1973, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 73000872.

New Orleans, Orleans County, LouisianaListed May 22, 1973NRIS #73000872★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is St. Alphonsus Church?

St. Alphonsus Church is a historic former church building at 2029 Constance Street in New Orleans, Louisiana. Completed in 1857, it is one of the few surviving national examples of a richly multi-colored church interior predating the 1870s, and a high quality example of ecclesiastical Italianate architecture. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1996 for its architectural significance. It is now home to the St. Alphonsus Art and Cultural Center.

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The record

Listing details

Name
St. Alphonsus Church
City
New Orleans
County
Orleans County
State
Louisiana
Listed on the National Register
May 22, 1973
NRIS reference number
73000872
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
29.93092, -90.07365
When was St. Alphonsus Church listed on the National Register?

St. Alphonsus Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 22, 1973.

Where is St. Alphonsus Church located?

St. Alphonsus Church is located in New Orleans, Orleans County, Louisiana at approximately 29.93092, -90.07365. See the map above.

Is St. Alphonsus Church a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. St. Alphonsus Church is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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