Garden District in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Gilmour – Parker House
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 25, 2011
1. Gilmour – Parker House Marker
For Thomas Corse Gilmour,
English Cotton Merchant
Isaac Thayer, Architect-Builder.
Sold by Gilmour heirs in 1882
To John M. Parker,
whose son, John M. Parker, Jr.,
lived here and later served as
Governor of Louisiana
1920-1924.
The dining room extension with bay window
was added by Mrs. Sarah Roberta Buckner,
widow of John M. Parker, between
1897 and 1899.
Erected 1987 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 1853.
Location. 29° 55.845′ N, 90° 4.975′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the Garden District. Marker is on Prytania Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1520 Prytania Street, New Orleans LA 70130, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Edward A. Davis House (within shouting distance of this marker); Adams – Jones House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Sully Mansion (about 400 feet away); Colonel Short’s Villa (about 500 feet away); Bradish Johnson House (about 500 feet away);
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Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 25, 2011
2. Gilmour – Parker House Marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 25, 2011
3. The Gilmour – Parker House
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,554 times since then and 58 times this year. Last updated on January 16, 2012, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 10, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
