The Cabildo served as the center of New Orleans government until 1853, when it became the headquarters of the Louisiana State Supreme Court, where the landmark Plessy v. ... The building was transferred to the Louisiana State Museum in 1908 and has since served to educate the public about Louisiana history.

How did the Cabildo affect the Louisiana colony?

The Cabildo was the site of the Louisiana Purchase transfer ceremonies late in 1803, and continued to be used by the New Orleans city council until the mid-1850s. ... The Spanish used the courtroom from 1799 to 1803, and from 1803 to 1812 it was used by the Louisiana territorial superior court.

What were the responsibilities of the Cabildo?

The cabildos of important cities, such as Lima and Mexico, had about 12 members. The cabildo was in charge of all ordinary aspects of municipal government—e.g., policing, sanitation, taxation, the supervision of building, price and wage regulation, and the administration of justice.