Garden District in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Wallace Gelderman House
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 21, 2022
1. Wallace Gelderman House Marker
Built 1852 for wholesale grocer John Samuel Wallis of Baltimore and his wife Louisa Mather of St. James Parish, this Classic- Revival mansion is an early example of the double-galleried Garden District residence. Six of the seven Wallis children were born and grew up here. The generous garden was added to the property by the second owners, Robert M. and Caroline Gratia Walmsley, who also made several striking interior and exterior embellishments and owned the house from 1875 to 1889. Lumber dealer Gerhard H. A. Thomas and his family resided here over 30 years after 1889. The house was purchased in 1931 by John T. and Marion Monroe Chambers, whose family resided here through two generations until 2000. G. Anthony and Katherine Waters Gelderman acquired the property in 2001, retaining noted architect Davis Jahncke to enlarge and enhance the house and out buildings. The phased work spanned nearly 20 years and remains true to the original architecture of 1852.
Erected by Garden District Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
Location. 29° 55.733′ 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: Jefferson Davis (within shouting distance of this marker); Curtis Plunkett House (within shouting distance of this marker); Puech Shakspeare Tessier House (within shouting distance of this
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 21, 2022
2. Wallace Gelderman House Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 15, 2024
3. Wallace Gelderman House
Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 1,243 times since then and 81 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 28, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. 3. submitted on June 20, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.
