Garden District in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Andrew McShane House
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 23, 2024
1. Andrew McShane House Marker
Designed by architect James Freret in 1886, the house was built for Clement Penrose in the Eastlake style of architecture. Eastlake details include oversized brackets with openwork circular motifs. It was purchased by Andrew J. McShane in 1891 for his widowed Irish mother, Rosa, and sister, Sarah. Andrew McShane is remembered for his remarkable work ethic and business acumen: at the age of 9 Andrew went to work for his uncle's hide business, was a salesman at 14, and by 21 became the sole owner of the business, operating under his name, with offices locally and in New York. He was mayor of New Orleans from 1920 to 1924 and was praised for his anti-corruption ideals. McShane died in 1936 leaving the home to Agnes Bruns MeShane and their only child, Rose Mary McShane Kernan. Rose Mary inherited the home in 1969. It remains in the family, housing the sixth generation. While additions have been made to its side-hall camelback shotgun design, the house retains its original details and charm.
Erected by Garden District Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.
Location. 29° 55.617′ N, 90° 5.171′ W. Marker
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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: Randolph Wing House (within shouting distance of this marker); School Of Music (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wright Schlosser House (about 300 feet away); Warren House (about 400 feet away); Sinnott House (about 700 feet away); Abraham Kahn House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Brown Residence (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.
Also see . . . Wikipedia Article on Mayor Andrew McShane. (Submitted on February 16, 2025, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.)
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 23, 2024
2. Andrew McShane House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2025, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 283 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 16, 2025, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
