French Quarter in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Hermann Grima House
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 24, 2011
1. Hermann – Grima House Marker
Erected 1973 by New Orleans Landmarks Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1831.
Location. 29° 57.428′ N, 90° 4.06′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. It is on St. Louis Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 820 St Louis Street, 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 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: Original Pierre Masperos Slave Exchange (within shouting distance of this marker); Audubon Room (within shouting distance of this marker); Jack Teagarden (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Taney House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Xiques House
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Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 24, 2011
2. Hermann – Grima House Marker
The plaque above reads:
Hermann – Grima House
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America
1975
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior
Photographed by Mike Stroud, April 2, 2012
3. Hermann – Grima House National Historic Landmark
Hermann-Grima House (added 1971 - - #71000359) National Historic Landmark 1975
Also known as Christian Woman's Exchange
818--820 St. Louis St. , New Orleans
Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer: Unknown
Architectural Style: Other
Area of Significance: Architecture, Landscape Architecture
Period of Significance: 1825-1849 Owner: Private
Historic Function: Domestic, Landscape
Current Function: Landscape, Recreation And Culture
Architect, builder, or engineer: Unknown
Architectural Style: Other
Area of Significance: Architecture, Landscape Architecture
Period of Significance: 1825-1849 Owner: Private
Historic Function: Domestic, Landscape
Current Function: Landscape, Recreation And Culture
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 24, 2011
4. Hermann – Grima House
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 24, 2011
5. The Hermann – Grima House
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 24, 2011
6. The Hermann – Grima House Workshop
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,274 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 7, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 3. submitted on April 5, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 7, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
