U.S. Custom House (New Orleans)
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| United States Custom House | |
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| (U.S. National Historic Landmark) | |
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| Location: | 423 Canal St., New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Coordinates: | Coordinates: |
| Built/Founded: | 1848 |
| Architect: | Wood,Alexander Thompson; Et al. |
| Architectural style(s): | Greek Revival |
| Designated as NHL: | December 02, 1974[1] |
| Added to NRHP: | July 17, 1974[2] |
| NRHP Reference#: | 74000938 |
| Governing body: | GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION |
The U.S. Custom House in New Orleans, Louisiana, also known as the Old Post Office and Custom House, is a National Historic Landmark, receiving this designation in 1974.[1][3] 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 Civil War.[4] The U.S. Customs offices have been located there since the late 1800s but are currently located elsewhere while the building undergoes further renovations.[5]
In 2008, it became home to the Audubon Insectarium, the largest free-standing American museum dedicated to insects.[4]
