National Register Plaques

As of March 5,1998, Kleinert Terrace was put on the National Register of Historic Places. Drehr Place was effective November 13, 1997 and Roseland Terrace was listed back in March 1982. Now that all three neighborhoods which make up the Garden District are listed on the National Register, many of us are eligible to display a plaque stating that our property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Each house was labeled as either contributing or non-contributing upon nomination and marked as such on a neighborhood map. The Louisiana Department of Cultural Development made this determination. If your house was considered contributing and has not undergone any major modifications affecting its character since, you may display the plaque. To find out your house’s designation you may contact David Franz (dsbfranz@cox.net), the current GDCA president, or the LA Office of Historic Preservation 342-8160. The most common reason for not being able to display a plaque is that your home was not old enough, at least 50 years, at the nomination date or does not have architectural significance. Once you find out if you house qualifies for a plaque, you can choose one from any of the companies that make them. There are many sizes and types available. Prices for the plaques start at $50 and can go as high as $500, depending on the size and customization you choose. Below are the names of a couple of well-known companies you can order from. There are probably many others that you can find by searching the Internet.

1). Healy Brothers Foundry, 60 New River Rd., Manville, RI 02838 Toll-Free: 800-626-3229 Fax: 401-765-7612 E-mail: healysales@aol.com Note: As of 2003, they do not have a website.

2). Erie Landmark Co., 14110 Sullyfield Circle, Suite A, Chantilly, VA 20151 Toll-Free: 800-874-7848 Fax: 703-758-2574 E-mail: info@erielandmark.com Website: http://www.erielandmark.com

3). For lists of others who make National Register plaques, consult these lists: http://www.shpo.state.or.us/registerplaque.php http://www.coloradohistory-oahp.org/FAQ/plaque.htm