The Cabildo
| The Cabildo | |
|---|---|
The Cabildo has Spanish arches with a French mansard roof. | |
Interactive map of the The Cabildo area | |
| Former names | Casa Capitular |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Spanish Baroque; mansard roof and third floor in French-Revival |
| Location | 701 Chartres St., New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Construction started | 1795 |
| Completed | 1799 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Gilberto Guillemard |
The Cabildo | |
| Part of | Vieux Carre Historic District (ID66000377) |
| NRHP reference No. | 66000373 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | October 15, 1966 |
| Designated NHL | October 9, 1960 |
| Designated NHLDCP | December 21, 1965 |
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The Cabildo, originally called "Casa Capitular", is a historical building in New Orleans, Louisiana. Originally the seat of Spanish colonial city hall, the building now forms part of the Louisiana State Museum. It is located along Jackson Square, adjacent to St. Louis Cathedral.