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{{Infobox NRHP
{{Infobox NRHP
| name = National American Bank Building
| name = National American Bank Building
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| caption = West facade 2009
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| location = 200 [[Carondelet Street]],<br/>[[New Orleans, Louisiana]]
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| coordinates = {{coord|29|57|8|N|90|4|14|W|display=inline,title}}
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| location= 200 [[Carondelet Street]], [[New Orleans, Louisiana]]
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| locmapin = United States New Orleans East#Louisiana#USA
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| coordinates = {{coord|29|57|8|N|90|4|14|W|display=inline,title}}
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| built = 1929
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| locmapin = Louisiana#USA
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| architect = [[Moise H. Goldstein Sr.]]
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| built = 1929
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| architecture = Gothic, Modernistic
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| architect = [[Moise H. Goldstein Sr.]], et al.
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| added = May 15, 1986
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| architecture = Gothic, Other, Modernistic
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| area = {{convert|0.3|acre|ha}}
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| added = May 15, 1986
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| refnum = 86001048<ref name=Asset>[https://npgallery.nps.gov/AssetDetail/NRIS/86001048 National Register Digital Assets – National American Bank Building] Retrieved 2017-07-08.</ref>
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|partof=[[New Orleans Lower Central Business District]]
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| refnum = 86001048<ref name=Asset>[https://npgallery.nps.gov/AssetDetail/NRIS/86001048 National Register Digital Assets – National American Bank Building] Retrieved 2017-07-08.</ref>
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'''National American Bank Building''', located at 200 Carondelet Street in the [[Central Business District, New Orleans|Central Business District]] of [[New Orleans, Louisiana]], is a 23-story, {{Convert|325|ft|m|0}}-tall skyscraper.<ref name="Huber"/> It was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Orleans Parish, Louisiana|National Register of Historic Places]] in 1986.<ref name=Asset/> The building is recognized by its golden [[Art Deco]] [[finial]]. {{Stack|[[File:Carondelet CBD 2.JPG|thumb|150px|right| Art Deco finial atop National American Bank Building in 2009]]}}
'''National American Bank Building''' is a 23-story {{Convert|325|ft|m|0}}-tall skyscraper in the [[Central Business District, New Orleans|Central Business District]] of [[New Orleans, Louisiana]], <ref name="Huber"/> It was completed in 1929 and listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Orleans Parish, Louisiana|National Register of Historic Places]] in 1986.<ref name=Asset/> It is topped with a distinctive 6-story octagonal tower with a golden [[Art Deco]] [[finial]]. Its address is 200 Carondelet Street. Originally a commercial building, it was renovated for use as a residential building after [[Hurricane Katrina]].
{{Stack|[[File:Carondelet CBD 2.JPG|thumb|150px|right| Art Deco finial atop National American Bank Building in 2009]]}}


== Description ==
== Description ==
The building was constructed from 1928 to 1929, under the direction of Louisiana architect [[Moise H. Goldstein Sr.|Moise Goldstein]]; the general contractor was George J. Glover Company.<ref name="Huber">{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=7iVpCAhDkH0C&pg=PA41&dq=What+happened+to+National+American+Bank+of+New+Orleans?&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiNw4aL5_nUAhVFJCYKHWYdAJcQ6AEIPDAE#v=onepage&q=What%20happened%20to%20National%20American%20Bank%20of%20New%20Orleans%3F&f=false|title=Landmarks of New Orleans |publisher=Louisiana Landmarks Society and Orleans Parish Landmarks Commission|author= Compiled by Leonard V. Huber |date=1984|accessdate=July 8, 2017}}</ref> Construction consisted of a steel skeleton plus concrete and [[structural clay tile|hollow tiles]].<ref name="Christovich">{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=waDSBKfl-w4C&pg=PA76&lpg=PA76&dq=What+happened+to+National+American+Bank+of+New+Orleans?&source=bl&ots=u52c1oxQEL&sig=VFMlPYBZgtynOOv6-AW1tKFhffM&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjjjLeB5PnUAhXILyYKHckOCbkQ6AEIOzAE#v=onepage&q=What%20happened%20to%20National%20American%20Bank%20of%20New%20Orleans%3F&f=false|title=New Orleans Architecture: The American Sector, Volume 2|publisher=Pelican Publishing Company|author=Mary Louise Christovich|display-authors=etal|date=1972|accessdate=July 8, 2017}}</ref> Bricks were used for [[party wall|common walls]].<ref name=Christovich/> The base of the building was faced with polished granite; whereas, a limestone facade was used on the upper floors. On top of the 23rd floor is a 6-story octagonal tower, covered by an ornamental finial.<ref name="Huber"/> The building was the first in New Orleans to utilize indoor air-conditioning within a public space.<ref name="LRA">{{cite web|url=http://lra.louisiana.gov/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=detail&articleID=528&printer=1|title=State of Louisiana Funds $68 Million Historic Redevelopment for Workforce Housing at 200 Carondelet in New Orleans|publisher=Louisiana Recovery Authority|date=March 20, 2009|accessdate=July 8, 2017}}</ref>
The building was constructed from 1928 to 1929, under the direction of Louisiana architect [[Moise H. Goldstein Sr.|Moise Goldstein]]; the general contractor was George J. Glover Company.<ref name="Huber">{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=7iVpCAhDkH0C&q=What+happened+to+National+American+Bank+of+New+Orleans%3F&pg=PA41|title=Landmarks of New Orleans |publisher=Louisiana Landmarks Society and Orleans Parish Landmarks Commission|author= Compiled by Leonard V. Huber |date=1984|accessdate=July 8, 2017|isbn=9781879714014 }}</ref> Construction consisted of a steel skeleton, concrete, and [[structural clay tile|hollow tiles]].<ref name="Christovich">{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=waDSBKfl-w4C&q=What+happened+to+National+American+Bank+of+New+Orleans%3F&pg=PA76|title=New Orleans Architecture: The American Sector, Volume 2|publisher=Pelican Publishing Company|author=Mary Louise Christovich|display-authors=etal|date=1972|accessdate=July 8, 2017|isbn=9781455609338}}</ref> Bricks were used for [[party wall|common walls]].<ref name=Christovich/> The base of the building was faced with polished granite, and a limestone facade was used on the upper floors. On top of the 23rd floor is a 6-story octagonal tower, covered by an ornamental finial.<ref name="Huber"/> The building was the first in New Orleans to utilize indoor air-conditioning within a public space.<ref name="LRA">{{cite web|url=http://lra.louisiana.gov/index.cfm?md=newsroom&tmp=detail&articleID=528&printer=1|title=State of Louisiana Funds $68 Million Historic Redevelopment for Workforce Housing at 200 Carondelet in New Orleans|publisher=Louisiana Recovery Authority|date=March 20, 2009|accessdate=July 8, 2017}}</ref>


In the late 1980s, when the building was assessed for National Register listing, the interior lobby area was marble clad, and the ceiling was described as, "gold and silver leaf pressed metal with a repeating chevron and diamond point pattern".<ref name="ladoc">{{cite web|url=http://www.crt.state.la.us/dataprojects/hp/nhl/attachments/Parish36/Scans/36068001.pdf |title=National American Bank Building |publisher=State of Louisiana's Division of Historic Preservation |date=1986 |accessdate=July 9, 2017 }} with [http://www.crt.state.la.us/dataprojects/hp/nhl/view.asp?ID=555 three photos and a map]</ref> The banking hall roof was supported by columns, and bronze was used for elevator doors, panels, and check stations. The banking hall also retained its original chandeliers, as well as walnut paneling on the walls.<ref name="ladoc"/>
In the late 1980s, when the building was assessed for National Register listing, the interior lobby area was marble clad, and the ceiling was described as, "gold and silver leaf pressed metal with a repeating chevron and diamond point pattern".<ref name="ladoc">{{cite web|url=http://www.crt.state.la.us/dataprojects/hp/nhl/attachments/Parish36/Scans/36068001.pdf |title=National American Bank Building |publisher=State of Louisiana's Division of Historic Preservation |date=1986 |accessdate=July 9, 2017 }} with [http://www.crt.state.la.us/dataprojects/hp/nhl/view.asp?ID=555 three photos and a map]</ref> Columns supported the banking hall roof, and bronze was used for elevator doors, panels, and check stations. The banking hall also retained its original chandeliers, and walnut paneling on the walls.<ref name="ladoc"/>


== History ==
== History ==
{{Stack|[[File:Carondelet 200 July 2009 Doorway 1.JPG|thumb|150px|right| Entrance to "200 Carondelet" in 2009]]}}
{{Stack|[[File:Carondelet 200 July 2009 Doorway 1.JPG|thumb|150px|right| Entrance to "200 Carondelet" in 2009]]}}
During peak occupation of the building in the 20th century, banks utilized the ground floor and mezzanine, while upper floors were occupied by law firms and other businesses. By 2000, the building was vacant. In the aftermath of [[Hurricane Katrina]], renovation opportunities arose to replace thousands of rental units lost in the storm.<ref name="LRA"/> Renovation of the structure was completed in 2008, using public and private investment to convert the building into mixed income residential apartments, under the name "200 Carondelet".<ref name="LRA"/>
During peak occupation of the building in the 20th century, banks utilized the ground floor and mezzanine, while law firms and other businesses occupied the upper floors. By 2000, the building was vacant. In the aftermath of [[Hurricane Katrina]], renovation opportunities arose to replace thousands of rental units lost in the storm.<ref name="LRA"/> Renovation of the structure was completed in 2008, using public and private investment to convert the building into mixed income residential apartments, under the name "200 Carondelet".<ref name="LRA"/>

It was included as a [[contributing building]] in the National Register listing of the [[New Orleans Lower Central Business District]] in 1991.



==See also==
==See also==
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[[Category:Office buildings completed in 1929]]
[[Category:Office buildings completed in 1929]]
[[Category:Art Deco architecture in Louisiana]]
[[Category:Art Deco architecture in Louisiana]]
[[Category:Commercial buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Louisiana]]
[[Category:Bank buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Louisiana]]
[[Category:National Register of Historic Places in New Orleans]]
[[Category:National Register of Historic Places in New Orleans]]
[[Category:1929 establishments in Louisiana]]
[[Category:1929 establishments in Louisiana]]
[[Category:New Orleans Lower Central Business District]]

Latest revision as of 16:43, 5 May 2024

National American Bank Building
West facade 2009
National American Bank Building is located in East New Orleans
National American Bank Building
National American Bank Building is located in Louisiana
National American Bank Building
National American Bank Building is located in the United States
National American Bank Building
Location200 Carondelet Street,
New Orleans, Louisiana
Coordinates29°57′8″N 90°4′14″W / 29.95222°N 90.07056°W / 29.95222; -90.07056
Area0.3 acres (0.12 ha)
Built1929
ArchitectMoise H. Goldstein Sr.
Architectural styleGothic, Modernistic
Part ofNew Orleans Lower Central Business District (ID91000825)
NRHP reference No.86001048[1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPMay 15, 1986
Designated CPJune 24, 1991

National American Bank Building is a 23-story 325 feet (99 m)-tall skyscraper in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana, [2] It was completed in 1929 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.[1] It is topped with a distinctive 6-story octagonal tower with a golden Art Deco finial. Its address is 200 Carondelet Street. Originally a commercial building, it was renovated for use as a residential building after Hurricane Katrina.

Art Deco finial atop National American Bank Building in 2009

Description

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The building was constructed from 1928 to 1929, under the direction of Louisiana architect Moise Goldstein; the general contractor was George J. Glover Company.[2] Construction consisted of a steel skeleton, concrete, and hollow tiles.[3] Bricks were used for common walls.[3] The base of the building was faced with polished granite, and a limestone facade was used on the upper floors. On top of the 23rd floor is a 6-story octagonal tower, covered by an ornamental finial.[2] The building was the first in New Orleans to utilize indoor air-conditioning within a public space.[4]

In the late 1980s, when the building was assessed for National Register listing, the interior lobby area was marble clad, and the ceiling was described as, "gold and silver leaf pressed metal with a repeating chevron and diamond point pattern".[5] Columns supported the banking hall roof, and bronze was used for elevator doors, panels, and check stations. The banking hall also retained its original chandeliers, and walnut paneling on the walls.[5]

History

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Entrance to "200 Carondelet" in 2009

During peak occupation of the building in the 20th century, banks utilized the ground floor and mezzanine, while law firms and other businesses occupied the upper floors. By 2000, the building was vacant. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, renovation opportunities arose to replace thousands of rental units lost in the storm.[4] Renovation of the structure was completed in 2008, using public and private investment to convert the building into mixed income residential apartments, under the name "200 Carondelet".[4]

It was included as a contributing building in the National Register listing of the New Orleans Lower Central Business District in 1991.


See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b National Register Digital Assets – National American Bank Building Retrieved 2017-07-08.
  2. ^ a b c Compiled by Leonard V. Huber (1984). Landmarks of New Orleans. Louisiana Landmarks Society and Orleans Parish Landmarks Commission. ISBN 9781879714014. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
  3. ^ a b Mary Louise Christovich; et al. (1972). New Orleans Architecture: The American Sector, Volume 2. Pelican Publishing Company. ISBN 9781455609338. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
  4. ^ a b c "State of Louisiana Funds $68 Million Historic Redevelopment for Workforce Housing at 200 Carondelet in New Orleans". Louisiana Recovery Authority. March 20, 2009. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
  5. ^ a b "National American Bank Building" (PDF). State of Louisiana's Division of Historic Preservation. 1986. Retrieved July 9, 2017. with three photos and a map
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