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

Victor David House

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 24, 2011

1. Victor David House Marker

Inscription. Erected in 1838 for Victor David, a native of Gascony, France, and his wife Ann Rabassa. David Sidle and Samuel Stewart, builders.
Purchased and restored in 1925 as its clubhouse by Le Petit Salon, a ladies' literary group, one of the first to recognize and preserve the cultural traditions of the Vieux Carré

This plaque dedicated on April 28, 1988

Erected 1988 by New Orleans Landmarks Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1896.

Location. 29° 57.458′ N, 90° 3.86′ 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: 620 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); David Bannister Morgan (a few steps from this marker); Avart-Peretti House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cabildo (within shouting distance of this marker); Pedesclaux-Lemonnier House (within shouting distance of this marker); LaBranche Buildings (within shouting distance of

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this marker); Napoleon 12-pounder cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Cabildo (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

Victor David House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 24, 2011

2. Victor David House

The Victor David House marker is on the lower level wall behind the fence. The Le Petite Salon plaque is on the second column from the left.

Le Petit Salon Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 24, 2011

3. Le Petit Salon Plaque

Organized 1924 Built by Monsieur et Madame Victor David (née Carmelite Rabassa) Year 1836

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,236 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 8, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.