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

7927 St. Charles Avenue

Photographed By Janet Schexnayder, July 29, 2023

1. 7927 St. Charles Avenue Marker

Inscription. Located in the Carrollton neighborhood, this house has a rich history thanks to a succession of fascinating owners, including Placide Reynes, a free man of color; William Theodore Jay, a wealthy businessman; Philip Werlein IV, chairman of Werlein's for Music; and Mampreh Dombourian, a rug dealer. Under Jay's ownership, the house had several noteworthy tenants, including James Freret II, grandson of architect James Freret. The home may have been built as early as the 1870s but gained its current craftsman style in a 1915 renovation. Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans

Erected by Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.

Location. 29° 56.533′ N, 90° 7.975′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in Carrollton. Marker is on St. Charles Avenue west of Fern Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7927 St Charles Avenue, New Orleans LA 70118, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The St. Charles Line (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Town of Carrollton (about 700 feet away); Mater Dolorosa Church

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(approx. half a mile away); H. Sophie Newcomb Memorial College (approx. 0.7 miles away); Newcomb Pottery Garden (approx. ¾ mile away); Carrollton No. 1 (approx. ¾ mile away); Carrollton No. 2 (approx. 0.9 miles away); Tulane Stadium (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

Additional keywords. Saint Charles Avenue

Photographed By Janet Schexnayder, July 29, 2023

2. 7927 St. Charles Avenue Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2023, by Janet Schexnayder of Slidell, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 75 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 2, 2023, by Janet Schexnayder of Slidell, Louisiana. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.