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Kress Building
Devall Town; Block 4, part of Lots 10, 11, and 12
Building Details
Total Square Footage: 56,800
Number of Floors: 4
Date of Construction: c. 1887
Architectural and Historical Significance: Theme: Commercial Architecture
Level of Significance: Local
Classification: SIGNIFICANT
The historical significance of the building sterns from its use as a major commercial outlet. Architecturally, in terms of style and visual quality, it is not as significant as its neighbor, the Welch and Levy Store.
(Architectural and Historical Survey of Downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana – July 1984)
Level of Significance: Local
Classification: SIGNIFICANT
The historical significance of the building sterns from its use as a major commercial outlet. Architecturally, in terms of style and visual quality, it is not as significant as its neighbor, the Welch and Levy Store.
(Architectural and Historical Survey of Downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana – July 1984)
