Garden District in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Freret's Folly
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, November 21, 2022
1. Freret's Folly Marker
This row of five once identical Greek Revival houses was erected in 1861 by New Orleans architect William A. Freret (1833-1911) as a speculative building project. The row was so-named after the Civil War made the venture financially unsuccessful.
Freret was the son of New Orleans Mayor William Freret and served as supervising architect of the United States Treasury Department during the first term of President Grover Cleveland.
Erected by Orleans Parish Landmarks Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture.
Location. 29° 55.739′ N, 90° 5.005′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the Garden District. Marker is at the intersection of Coliseum Street and Fourth Street, on the right when traveling east on Coliseum Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2700 Coliseum St, 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. McKnight Marinoni Nolan House (within shouting distance of this marker); Commander’s Palace (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Newcomb House (about 400 feet away); Colonel Short’s Villa (about 400 feet away); Lafayette Cemetery No. 1
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Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, November 21, 2022
2. Freret's Folly Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2022, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 212 times since then and 89 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 3, 2022, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
