French Quarter in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Boimaré-Macarty House

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 24, 2011

1. Boimaré-Macarty House Marker

Inscription. Erected in 1832 by Antoine Louis Boimaré, bookseller and Louisiana historiographer, the building was completed by Louis Bartehelemy Macary who bought the unfinished house in 1835. The granite arcade and lead-ornamented transoms are excellent examples of the refined detail of the period. In 1722 barracks were erected on this site by the Company of the Indies to house French, Swiss and German workmen engaged in building the City of New Orleans. These wooden buildings, designed by Leblond de la Tour, together with the King’s forces, occupied almost the entire square.

Erected 1988 by New Orleans Landmarks Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1832.

Location. 29° 57.405′ N, 90° 3.969′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. Marker is on Royal Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 509 Royal 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. Pecquet Building (a few steps from this marker); Merieult House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Merieult House (within shouting distance of this marker); Tortorici’s

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Judge Fred J. Cassibry Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Original Pierre Maspero’s Slave Exchange (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tennessee Williams (about 300 feet away); Jack Teagarden (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 24, 2011

2. Boimaré-Macarty House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 869 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 5, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.