French Quarter in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
The Presbytère
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 26, 2011
1. The Presbytère Marker
Logo of the New Orleans Landmarks Commission 1964
The Presbytère
Designed in 1791 by Gilberto Guillemard, architect, as the rectory of the Church of St. Louis. Construction, begun through the generosity of Don Andres Almonester y Roxas, was halted when he died in 1796. The building remained unfinished, only one story high, until it was completed by the wardens of St. Louis Cathedral in 1813, Gurlie and Guillot, builders.
Never used for its intended purpose as a rectory or presbytère, the building was rented to the city by the cathedral wardens for use as a court house and sold by them to the city in 1853. The rear wings were erected in 1840 by Gobet and Larochette, builders, Benjamin Buisson, architect. The mansard roof was added in 1847 by Gobet and Amiel, builders.
Transferred to the Louisiana State Museum in 1911. Renovated by the State of Louisiana in 1962-63 for the museum.
Erected 1964 by New Orleans Landmarks Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1964.
Location. 29° 57.489′ N, 90° 3.802′ W.
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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: Bourbon Street Attack Memorial Crosses (a few steps from this marker); Calle de Santa Ana (a few steps from this marker); Cathedral of St. Louis, King of France (within shouting distance
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 26, 2011
2. The Presbytère Marker
Also see . . . The Presbytère - New Orleans Online. (Submitted on January 16, 2012, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 15, 2024
3. The Presbytère Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 15, 2024
4. The Presbytère Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 15, 2024
5. The Presbytère Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 984 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 12, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 27, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
