French Quarter in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Avart-Peretti House
Mme. Augustine Eugenie de Lassize
widow of Louis Robert Avart
J.N.B. de Pouilly and Ernest Goudchauz architect-builders
From 1906 through 1923 it was the
residence and studio of the artist
Achille Peretti
During 1946 and 1947
Tennessee Williams
lived here and wrote
“A Steetcar Named Desire”
Erected 1986 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 1842.
Location. 29° 57.458′ N, 90° 3.875′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. Marker is on Saint Peter Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 632 Saint Peter 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. Commagère – Mercier House (a few steps from this marker); Pedesclaux-Lemonnier House (a few steps from this marker); Victor David House (within shouting distance of this marker); David Bannister Morgan (within shouting distance of this marker); LaBranche Buildings (within shouting distance of this marker); Faulkner House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cabildo (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.
Additional keywords. Tennessee Williams
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