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United States Customhouse (New Orleans)

New Orleans, Louisiana
County of Orleans.
423 Canal Street
National Register Number: 74000938
 Resource type: Building.
Property type: Government - custom house. The threat level was Watch in
2006.
Congressional District: LA2 Certified Local Government: NO
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Statement of Significance (as of designation - December 2, 1974):
Located in a busy port, this four story Customhouse was a major one. Begun in 1848 and completed in 1881, it was second only to the U.S. Capitol in size among American buildings when built. Its General Business Room is a Greek Revival interior of originality and monumentality.

Hurricane Katrina did damage to the roof, windows, and caused water damage on all four floors.


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