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

Squires House

Photographed by Janet Schexnayder, August 1, 2025

1. Squires House Marker

Inscription. Built 1851 as a one-and-half story Greek Revival residence for George Washington Squires, a commercial merchant. The house was remodeled to its present appearance in 1884 by builder James Kelly for William Renaud, a grocer and commercial merchant. In 1920, The Liberty Shop, known for its gowns and regalia for carnival royalty, began to lease the property. The House of Broel, a dress shop, began operations here in 1970.

Erected 2004 by Orleans Parish Landmark Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.

Location. 29° 56.02′ N, 90° 4.861′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the Garden District. It is on Saint Charles Avenue west of Jackson Ave, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2220 St Charles Ave, New Orleans LA 70130, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

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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: Squires Renaud House (here, next to this marker); Logan Fox House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Mary's Chapel (about 300 feet away); Penrose - Seré House (about 600 feet away); Bradish Johnson House (about 700 feet away); Francis Martin House (about 800 feet away); Adams – Jones House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Trinity Church Episcopal (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

Photographed by Janet Schexnayder, August 1, 2025

2. Squires House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2025, by Janet Schexnayder of Slidell, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 122 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 5, 2025, by Janet Schexnayder of Slidell, Louisiana. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.

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