Garden District in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Puech Shakspeare Tessier House
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 21, 2022
1. Puech Shakspeare Tessier House Marker
Standing squarely on the historic dividing line between old Faubourgs Livandals and Lafayette, the house was built in 1896 on part of the 1840's estate of Francois D'Aquin. The distinctive woven wire fencing, wrapping the corner and extending down First Street, originally defined the old estate. The present mansion, with its spacious double gallery and gabled roofline, reflects the rising classic revival style of its time. Designed for the widow and heirs of Joseph A. Shakespeare, former mayor of New Orleans (1880-1882, 1888-1892), the house was built and occupied by the extended Puech Shakspeare Dymond family until 1934. Subsequent owners include the classical musician Pauline Trawick. In 1989, Carli and Frank Tessier purchased and renovated the house with emphasis on retaining its original character. Today, the Puech Shakspeare Tessier home is one of the most interesting in the Garden District with its restored interior, exterior gardens and pegged-trussed French lavoir.
Erected by Garden District Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture.
Location. 29° 55.755′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in Louisiana’s River Parishes. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, on the Gulf Coast, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wallace Gelderman House (within shouting distance of this marker); Curtis Plunkett House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jefferson Davis (about 300 feet away); Brevard-Rice House
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 21, 2022
2. Puech Shakspeare Tessier House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 607 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 28, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
