United States Custom House
United States Custom House, Federal customs building on Canal Street, New Orleans, United States.
The granite structure spans an entire city block and features four identical facades with Egyptian-style columns adorned with papyrus-inspired capitals.
Construction of this federal building started in 1848 and continued until 1881, with interruptions during the Civil War when it housed Confederate and Union soldiers.
The Marble Hall stands as the centerpiece of the building, incorporating fourteen freestanding marble columns beneath a skylight in Greek Revival style.
The Custom House remains an active federal building, housing various government offices and serving as a center for customs operations in New Orleans.
During its construction period, only the United States Capitol building exceeded this structure in size throughout the entire nation.
Location: Louisiana
Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture, Egyptian Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 29.95177,-90.06623
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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