Felix-Block Building

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Felix-Block Building
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The building in 2010
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Location303 Williams Boulevard, Kenner, Louisiana
Coordinates 29°58′25″N90°14′49″W / 29.97361°N 90.24694°W / 29.97361; -90.24694 (Felix-Block Building) Coordinates: 29°58′25″N90°14′49″W / 29.97361°N 90.24694°W / 29.97361; -90.24694 (Felix-Block Building)
Area0.3 acres (0.12 ha)
Built1907 (1907)
Architectural styleItalianate
NRHP reference # 85001587 [1]
Added to NRHPJuly 18, 1985

The Felix-Block Building is a historic two-story building in Kenner, Louisiana. It was designed in the Italianate style, and built in 1907. [2] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since July 18, 1985. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Felix-Block Building". National Park Service. May 1985. Retrieved February 12, 2020. With accompanying pictures