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

Provincial Motel

(Site)

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 26, 2011

1. Provincial Motel (site) Marker

Inscription. Land grant from King Louis XV of France to Bienville’s Lieutenant, Louis Boucher de Granpré circa, 1725. In 1775 the tract was sold to Chevalier Jean Lavillebeuvre, “Sieur de Garrios”, Indian agent for the Colony from 1780 to 1797. Acquired and developed by the Laurans and Rocque families in 1825. Sold to the French Market Ice Co. in 1903. In 1959 the tract was restored into the present motel by the Dupépé family.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1725.

Location. 29° 57.615′ N, 90° 3.663′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. It is on Chartres Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1032 Chartres 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: 1030-1032 Rue de Chartres (here, next to this marker); Birthplace of Danny Barker (within shouting distance of this marker); Calle del Arsena y de las Ursulinas (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Ursuline Convent (within shouting distance of this marker); Calle de Conde (within shouting distance of this marker); Former Ursuline Convent

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Le – Carpentier/Beauregard House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Archbishop Antoine Blanc Memorial (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 26, 2011

2. Provincial Motel (site) Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 789 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 11, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.