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U.S. Customhouse

U.S. Customhouse is a historic place in New Orleans, Orleans County, Louisiana, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on July 17, 1974, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 74000938.

New Orleans, Orleans County, LouisianaListed July 17, 1974NRIS #74000938★ National Historic Landmark
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What is U.S. Customhouse?

The U.S. Custom House, also known as the Old Post Office and Custom House, is a historic government building at 423 Canal Street in New Orleans, Louisiana. It was designated a National Historic Landmark, receiving this designation in 1974 and noted for its Egyptian Revival columns. Construction on the building, designed to house multiple federal offices and store goods, began in 1848 and didn't finish until 1881 due to redesigns and the American Civil War. The U.S. Customs offices have been located there since the late 19th century.

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Listing details

Name
U.S. Customhouse
City
New Orleans
County
Orleans County
State
Louisiana
Listed on the National Register
July 17, 1974
NRIS reference number
74000938
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
29.95204, -90.06630
When was U.S. Customhouse listed on the National Register?

U.S. Customhouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 17, 1974.

Where is U.S. Customhouse located?

U.S. Customhouse is located in New Orleans, Orleans County, Louisiana at approximately 29.95204, -90.06630. See the map above.

Is U.S. Customhouse a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. U.S. Customhouse is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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