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Tessier Building
Devall Town; Block 3, Lot 3 and part of Lot 2
Building Details
Total Square Footage: 10,342
Number of Floors: 2
Date of Construction: c. 1819
Architectural and Historical Significance: Theme: Residential Architecture
Level of Significance: Local and State
NATIONAL HISTORIC REGISTER BUILDING (1978)
The old Tessier house, built in the Federalist style, is the oldest existing structure in the downtown area. The date of construction (c. 1819) is based on a personal account by the current owner, Mrs. Francis L. Landry, who has reviewed archival documents. The Tessier family was among the earliest to settle in Baton Rouge. Charles Tessier was an attorney by 1830 and served as a judge for 30 years. The house is of major significance historically due to associations with important personages and is significant architecturally as a major landmark in Baton Rouge.
(Architectural and Historical Survey of Downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana – July 1984)
Level of Significance: Local and State
NATIONAL HISTORIC REGISTER BUILDING (1978)
The old Tessier house, built in the Federalist style, is the oldest existing structure in the downtown area. The date of construction (c. 1819) is based on a personal account by the current owner, Mrs. Francis L. Landry, who has reviewed archival documents. The Tessier family was among the earliest to settle in Baton Rouge. Charles Tessier was an attorney by 1830 and served as a judge for 30 years. The house is of major significance historically due to associations with important personages and is significant architecturally as a major landmark in Baton Rouge.
(Architectural and Historical Survey of Downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana – July 1984)
