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

Gauche House

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 24, 2011

1. Gauche House Marker

Inscription. This handsome Italianate villa notable for its fine cast iron work was erected in 1856 by John Gauche importer and dealer in crockery and chinaware who purchased this part of the former city commons from Henry R. Denis, attorney

Acquired from the Gauche heirs by Patrick R. O’Brien in 1882 whose heirs owned it until 1911. Purchased in 1937, it was restored in 1938 by Matilda Geddings Gray and in 1969 by Matilda Gray Stream.

Erected 1973 by New Orleans Landmarks Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.

Location. 29° 57.787′ N, 90° 3.63′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. It is on Royal Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1315 Royal Street, 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: Calle Borbon (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dominique Bouligny House (about 300 feet away); Calle de Bourbon (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Calle de Bourbon (about 300 feet away); The Lamothe House (about 400 feet away); Bringier – Barnett House

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(about 400 feet away); Denis House (about 400 feet away); Calle Real (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 24, 2011

2. Gauche House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 5,426 times since then and 368 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 4, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.