The Rubenstein and Lanford Buildings:

513 - 519 Milam Street
Shreveport, Louisiana

Owner or Owner’s Representative:

Everett Rubenstein
400 Travis Street, #1500
Shreveport, Louisiana 71101
318-429-6550

Gross Area:

ESTIMATED COST OF CONSTRUCTION:

Historical/Architectural Significance:

The Rubenstein/Lanford Buildings are two distinct structures located on Milam Street opposite the Caddo Parish Court House. The building at 513-515, now known as the Lanford Building, was built in 1907. A rather simple facade of buff brick characterizes this three story building. Early photographs show that the building originally had a recessed gallery across its middle level. Five stone Romanesque arches were the gallery’s defining feature. Above, in the center of the third level, was a small Neo-Classical portico. Two sets of show windows, each having four wide floor-to-ceiling panes with transoms above, were located on either side of the main entrance at street level.

517-519 Milam Street, now known as the Rubenstein Building, was constructed in 1915 upon the former site of the Milam House Hotel. The building was originally three stories in height, the fourth floor having been added in the mid-1920's. In 1926, Rubenstein’s Department Store purchased the building and remodeled it as their new store, adding the fourth floor with its arched windows and decorative concrete detailing. In the early 1950's the street-level facade was remodeled to its present appearance and the corrugated iron sidewalk overhang added.

Financial Incentives:

Tax Increment Financing, Enterprise Zone, Permit Fee Waivers, 5-10 Year Tax “Freeze”,Historic Tax Credits

Net Area Per Use:
(Per proposed design in this study)

Retail: 9,860 S.F.
Residential: 16,403 S.F.
Storage: 2,653 S.F.

For Information about incentives, contact:

Downtown Development Authority
400 Edwards Street
Shreveport, LA 71101
Phone: (318) 222-7403
Fax: (318) 222-3731

Rubenstein & Lanford Buildings

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