Central Business District in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Bank’s Arcade
part of the notable
block – long structure,
Bank’s Arcade
Erected in 1833 by
Thomas Banks
Charles F. Zimpel, Architect
A glass-roofed arcade extended
from Natchez to Gravier Streets,
The upper stories of this corner building
contained John Hewlett’s restaurant.
On October 13, 1835, a committee of
New Orleans friends of Texas met in
Bank’s Arcade to plan operations to aid
the Texas revolution. These buildings
restored in 1941 by J. Aron & Co., Inc.
Emilio Levy, Architect
Restored again in 1999
By St. James Hotel, L.L.C.
Trapolin Architects
Milton J. Womack, Inc. Contractors
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 29° 56.991′ N, 90° 4.067′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the Central Business District. Marker is at the intersection of Magazine Street and Natchez Street, on the left when traveling south on Magazine Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 330 Magazine Street, New Orleans LA 70130, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bienville's Plantation (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); 114 Magazine Street (about 500 feet away); Canal Street Historic District (about 800 feet away); United States Customhouse (about 800 feet away); Site of the St. Charles Theaters (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bank of Louisiana in New Orleans (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lafayette Square (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jefferson Highway (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.
More about this marker. The building is now the St. James Hotel
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,086 times since then and 100 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 7, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.