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

Frances Benjamin Johnston House

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 24, 2011

1. Frances Benjamin Johnston House Marker

Inscription. This Greek Revival house was erected for Mme. Julie Duralde, widow of John Clay, Henry Clay’s brother who purchased the property in 1835 and owned it until her death in 1861.

From 1940 until 1952 it was the residence of Frances Benjamin Johnston (1864-1952), noted photographer of presidents, national leaders and southern architecture. She was called “the photographer of the American country.”

Erected 1985 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 1835.

Location. 29° 57.734′ N, 90° 3.731′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. Marker is on Bourbon Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1132 Bourbon Street, New Orleans LA 70116, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gallier House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dominique Bouligny House (about 400 feet away); Maison Hospitalière (about 500 feet away); Erard-Espy House (about 500 feet away); Le – Carpentier/Beauregard House (about 600 feet away); Gauche House (about 600 feet away); Calle Đ Borbon

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(about 700 feet away); Birthplace of Danny Barker (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 24, 2011

2. Frances Benjamin Johnston House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,636 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 6, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.