Seventh Ward in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
The Dufour-Baldwin House
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 23, 2011
1. The Dufour-Baldwin House Marker
A classic example of the late Greek Revival-Italianate style. Designed by noted architects Henry Howard and Albert Diettel, constructed in 1859 by Wing and Muir for Louise Donnet and Cyprien Dufour, a prominent attorney, author, and state senator. Dufour sold their home in 1870 to Arthemise Bouligny and Albert Baldwin, a leading businessman and philanthropist, who retained the property until 1912. Prior to 1859 the frontage was owned by free persons of color, Auguste Reynal and Bernard Crokin. The remainder was owned by the illustrious Creole, Basilice Pedesclaux-Duchamp.
Erected by Division of Archaeology and Historic Preservation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.
Location. 29° 58.218′ N, 90° 4.174′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the Seventh Ward. It is on Esplanade Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1701 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans LA 70116, 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 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: Straight University (within shouting distance of this marker); Faubourg Tremι (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Faerie Playhouse (approx. Ό mile away); Hilaire Germain Edgar Degas
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Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 23, 2011
2. The Dufour-Baldwin House Marker
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 23, 2011
3. The Dufour-Baldwin House
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