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

Inscription. Erected in 1831 by Samuel Hermann, William Brand, architect – builder. Purchased 1844 by Felix Grima judge, attorney and notary public. Owned by the Grima family until 1921 – acquired by the Christian Woman’s Exchange 1924. An important example of the American influence on New Orleans architecture. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places 1971

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. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Original Pierre Maspero’s Slave Exchange (within shouting distance of this marker); Audubon Room (within shouting distance of this marker); Jack Teagarden (within shouting distance of this marker); The Xiques House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The French Opera House

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(about 400 feet away); Tortorici’s (about 500 feet away); Boimaré-Macarty House (about 500 feet away); Pecquet Building (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

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

Hermann – Grima House National Historic Landmark image. Click for full size.

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

Hermann – Grima House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 24, 2011

4. Hermann – Grima House

The Hermann – Grima House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 24, 2011

5. The Hermann – Grima House

The Hermann – Grima House Workshop image. Click for full size.

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 947 times since then and 46 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.