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Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse
Victory Park
Building Details
Total Square Footage: 57,099
Number of Floors: 4
Date of Construction: 1932
Architectural and Historical Significance: Theme: Community Development and Governmental Architecture
Level of Significance: Local and State
Classification: MAJOR SIGNIFICANCE
The U. S. Government acquired the property on which the Federal Building and U. S. Courthouse now stands in 1931 from the City of Baton Rouge. The building is of significance historically because of its use as Federal Building and U. S. Courthouse. Prior to this use the building was the main Baton Rouge Post Office. It is of major architectural significant.
(Architectural and Historical Survey of Downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana – July 1984)
Level of Significance: Local and State
Classification: MAJOR SIGNIFICANCE
The U. S. Government acquired the property on which the Federal Building and U. S. Courthouse now stands in 1931 from the City of Baton Rouge. The building is of significance historically because of its use as Federal Building and U. S. Courthouse. Prior to this use the building was the main Baton Rouge Post Office. It is of major architectural significant.
(Architectural and Historical Survey of Downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana – July 1984)
