Lors de la construction de Bienville Basin, plusieurs fouilles archéologiques
furent effectuées. Des vestiges bâtiments, de latrines et d'arriérr-cours
ayans été rattachés aux églises, magasins et maisons privées du quartier . . . — — Map (db m224556) HM
Erected 1826
by Joseph Le Carpentier Auctioneer, (Grandfather of Paul Morphy
World’s Chess Champion).
Francois Correjolles, Architect.
James Lambert, Builder.
Sold in 1833 to John A. Merle
who built the adjacent garden
which . . . — — Map (db m51314) HM
French Captain of Infantry was assigned to Louisiana in 1714. One of the founders of New Orleans, he resided on this site.
De Pradel was commandant of Fort Chartres in the Illinois country in 1724 and of Fort Rosalie in Natchez 1731-1732. . . . — — Map (db m221565) HM
An 1917, un mandat
national du
gouvernement états-unien
décreta la fermeture de
Storyville. De cette période,
il ne reste aujourd'hui que
trois bâtiments : le saloon de
Lulu White sur la rue Bassin,
le saloon My Place de . . . — — Map (db m205782) HM
Residence in the 1920s of Sherwood Anderson, author of “Winesburg, Ohio.” While living here, Anderson hosted literary salons that powered the careers of William Faulkner, Gertrude Stein, Carl Sandburg and John Dos Passos.
Dedicated . . . — — Map (db m51546) HM
In this shop on this site
Louis J. Dufilho
Practiced pharmacy as one of the first of his profession to have been licensed in the United States (no later than 1816). Pharmacist Dufilho symbolizes the beginning of a system of certifying the . . . — — Map (db m51419) HM
[Logo of the Orleans Parish Landmarks Commission] Erected 1850 - 1851
by Micaela Almonster Baroness De Pontalba
working first with James Gallier, architect, and then with Henry Howard, architect.
Samuel Stewart, builder. . . . — — Map (db m34846) HM
This building was the location of L'Union , the South's first Black newspaper (1862-1864), and the New Orleans Tribune, La Tribune de la Nouvelle-Orléans (1864-1869), the first Black daily newspaper in the United States.
These . . . — — Map (db m221514) HM
Maison Hospitalière, or “Hospitality House,” is a non-profit, non sectarian nursing home. It is dedicated to providing quality, individualized assistance in a homelike atmosphere to elderly women and men without regard to their creed, . . . — — Map (db m51360) HM
This Greek revival tomb is reputed burial place of this notorious "Voodoo Queen". A mystic cult, Voodooism, of African origin, was brought to this city from Santo Domingo and flourished in 19th century. Marie Laveau was the most widely known of many . . . — — Map (db m13699) HM
Erected in 1792 on the site of the first barracks forges and workshops of the Company of the Indies, the house was the only building in the area of destruction to escape the Great Fire of 1794.
In 1832 it was remodeled in the style of the period . . . — — Map (db m51331) HM
Jean-François Merieult, like many merchants involved in transatlantic shipping during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, was also a slave trader. In 1803, the year of the Louisiana Purchase, Merieult financed three slave ship voyages, which . . . — — Map (db m221563) HM
This site was the home to the Miltembergers,
the maternal family of
Marie Alice Heine,
Born in New Orleans on February 10, 1857.
She married Prince Albert of Monaco
on October 30, 1889.
She died in Paris on December 22, . . . — — Map (db m208927) HM
One of the oldest burial grounds in the Mississippi Valley, St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 is still in use. From its beginning in 1789 it has been the custom to make multiple burials in the tombs and vaults when space in a tomb is re-used the remains of . . . — — Map (db m51653) HM
New Orleans maps, as early as 1720, all reveal the presence of earlier buildings on this historic site. During the time of Spanish Rule, after the Great Conflagrations of 1788 and 1794, Casa Quinones was erected in 1795 by Don Estevan de Quinones, a . . . — — Map (db m51377) HM
The Napoleon 12-pounder cannon was originally developed by France in 1853 under Emperor Napoleon III. American manufacturers later used the design for cannon production during the Civil War.
On September 14, 1874, the Metropolitan Police used . . . — — Map (db m221518) HM
There have been nine steamboats named Natchez. Natchez VIII operated from 1891 to 1919. This was the last Natchez built before the current Natchez IX was launched in 1975. Number VIII was operated by a female captain, Blanche Leathers. — — Map (db m171093) HM
First sighted as Indian portage to Lake Pontchartrain and Gulf in 1699 by Bienville and Iberville. Founded by Bienville in 1718; named by him in honor of the Duke of Orleans, Regent of France. Called the Crescent City because of location in bend of . . . — — Map (db m12679) HM
Erected 1842 by Samuel Holden and John Cuminger, builders for Nicholas Bertoli, grocer.
Occupied as the Pacific Concert Salon, 1855-1876.
Owned by the family of Jean Louis Tissot, 1876-1897.
Its granite columns are typical of the 1840’s Greek . . . — — Map (db m51387) HM
A tradition in the french quarters. This is the
bar known to travelers the world over. From it
came the famous absinthe drip. The bar where
Jean E Pierre LaFitte, Andrew Jackson,
Mark Twain and other celebrities were served.
If it could talk . . . — — Map (db m54858) HM
Within this historic structures slaves were sold and Andrew Jackson met with the Lafitte Brothers and planned the defense for the historic and epic Battle of New Orleans. At this monumental battle the British surrendered to American troops commanded . . . — — Map (db m51385) HM
Within this burial memorial rest some of the gallant defenders of New Orleans, members of the battalion which fought in honor on the plains of Chalmette on January 8 1815 against the British invaders.
Date of construction is unknown. Restored in . . . — — Map (db m51866) HM
This historical building that is home to Pat O’Brien’s Bar was built in 1791 as a private home that became the first Spanish Theater in the United States. It was later purchased by the Deflechie family as their residence until the building was . . . — — Map (db m51376) HM
In 1835 Louis Pecquet purchased this site and likely replaced the existing Spanish Colonial buildings shortly thereafter with the present Greek Revival shop-residence.
During the late 1830s, the shop housed a dry goods store, then a milliner and . . . — — Map (db m51599) HM
Pierre Pedesclaux, prominent notary purchased this site in 1795 and began construction of this house. Its design is attributed to Barthelemy Lafon architect, whose office was here in 1805. Purchased in 1811 by Dr. Yves Réné Lemonnier and François . . . — — Map (db m51323) HM
Picayune Pier, near the French Market, rose and fell with the various levels of the river, making docking easy for small boats like oyster luggers. — — Map (db m171092) HM
Erected about 1825 by Jean Felix Pinson and Maurice Pizetta, builder, sold by them in 1827 to Giraud M. Plique. Acquired in 1829 by Jean Baptiste La Branche, planter of St. Charles Parish, and occupied as his city residence until his death in . . . — — Map (db m51365) HM
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. . . . — — Map (db m51526) HM
Site Quartier General de la Garde Municipale 1726 Site & Walls &
El Calabozo 1770
Donated to the Louisiana State Museum
By
W. Ratcliffe Irby 1922 — — Map (db m51487) HM
Erected 1788 in the French colonial style Robert Jones, an American, builder. Site of the birthplace of Renato Beluche (1781-1860) a lieutenant of Jean Lafitte’s Baratarians who participated in the Battle of New Orleans Later Admiral of the . . . — — Map (db m51319) HM
Erected 1795-1800
For Vincent Rillieux – 1740-1800
New Orleans merchant and great-grandfather of Edgar Degas, noted French artist
The design of the house is attributed to Barthelemy Lafon – 1769-1820 architect, builder, surveyor . . . — — Map (db m51335) HM
Thousands of bales of cotton could be loaded onto a riverboat; they were often stacked high enough to block the windows of staterooms and the grand salon. — — Map (db m171091) HM
Site of the first permanent Jewish house of worship in the State of Louisiana, Gates of Mercy Synagogue, 1845; located at 410-420 N. Rampart St. Gates of Mercy, chartered by the State in 1827, confirmed the abolition of the Code Noir, which had . . . — — Map (db m13167) HM
Sicilian Jazz. In December 1915, Nick LaRocca was playing Jass music at Canal St. & St. Charles Ave. to promote a World Championship fight. He was asked to play in Chicago. From Chicago, he went to New York and recorded music titled "Jass." . . . — — Map (db m241831) HM
On this site Father Raphael de Luxembourg Capuchin Pastor of the parish Church of St. Louis (later the Cathedral) opened the first school in French Colonial Louisiana. Classes in reading, writing, music, French, Latin and religion were conducted for . . . — — Map (db m51321) HM
In 1792 the Spanish Colonial Government built a boy's public school on this site. After the Louisiana Purchase it served as the first United States District Court of the Louisiana Territory.
Here in 1815, after the Battle of New Orleans General . . . — — Map (db m84177) HM
Jean-Daniel Kolly, banking councillor to the Elector of Bavaria and large investor in the Company of the Indies, had a townhouse built on this site shortly after the founding of New Orleans in 1718. The Sainte-Reyne, concession upriver, controlled . . . — — Map (db m51381) HM
This Spanish long cannon was originally mounted at Fort St. John near Lake Pontchartrain, known to locals as Spanish Fort. It was used in the American defenses at the Battle of New Orleans in 1815 and then once again during the Civil War against . . . — — Map (db m221520) HM
The oldest extant cemetery in New Orleans. Established by Royal Spanish land grant August 14, 1789. Originally outside city limits and double its present size this sacred ground reflects the early culture and history of the Crescent City. A small . . . — — Map (db m13501) HM
The luxurious St. Louis Hotel included a bank, ballroom, shopping arcade, and trading exchange. Six days a week, under the hotel's domed rotunda, auctioneers sold off land and goods as well as thousands of enslaved people. — — Map (db m221556) HM
1005
St. Peter Guest House
circa 1805
Has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m102530) HM
In 1917 the U.S.
government closed
Storyville in concert with a
nationwide order. Three of the
original Storyville buildings
remain today: Lulu White's
saloon on Basin Street, Frank
Early's My Place saloon on
Bienville Street, and . . . — — Map (db m205453) HM
The sugar wharves at the port were located where Woldenberg Park and the Aquarium of the Americas stand today. The Jax Brewery, built in 1892, is visible here to your far left. — — Map (db m171089) HM
Early in his career playright Thomas Lanier "Tennessee" Williams lived in an upstairs apartment at this location, 722 Toulouse Street. It was here that he wrote a short story, "The Angel in the Alcove." While living in New Orleans, Williams became . . . — — Map (db m221601) HM
[Panel 1:]
Erected 1795-1799,
Don Gilberto Guillemard, architect.
Constructed financed and directed by Don Andres Almonester y Roxas.
The mansard roof was added in 1847.
The illustrious Cabildo (Spanish colonial city council) held its . . . — — Map (db m21508) HM
Erected in the latter part of the 18th century, by the Spanish government and used for the assembling of the Cabildo or Governmental Council. Here, in 1803 took place the formal transfer of the Province of Louisiana from Spain to France and from . . . — — Map (db m221537) HM
[Panel 1]:
Ancient French Market dates its legal birth from September 10, 1784, when the “Authorities of Justice and Administration” decided that all retailers in the city should conduct their businesses on this spot.
In 1791 . . . — — Map (db m51556) HM
The INN ON BOURBON on the corner of Toulouse and Bourbon Streets, rests on the site of the Old French Opera House, for 60 years, the cultural center of New Orleans Creole society, and the first opera house in the United States. Erected in 1859 at . . . — — Map (db m21548) HM
Built in 1826 as a burial church for victims of yellow fever, the chapel is the oldest surviving church in the city. Now Our Lady of Guadalupe, the chapel is the official chapel of the New Orleans Police and Fire Departments. — — Map (db m21456) HM
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, . . . — — Map (db m51544) HM
On January 10, 1812, the steamer "New Orleans" commanded by Nicholas Roosevelt, arrived on this spot. It was the first steamboat to successfully navigate the Ohio and Mississippi rivers. Steamboats were a major factor in the growth of New Orleans as . . . — — Map (db m13504) HM
[Panel 1]:
On and near this site since 1718 has centered the military activities of both regular and citizen soldiers of France, Spain, the Confederacy and the United States. On either side were the redoubts forming the “Great . . . — — Map (db m24684) HM
This Greek Revival residence was built in 1852 for Angel Xiques, a native of Cadiz, Spain, who was a partner in Laborde & Xiques, importers of Cuban products.
This was the Spanish Consulate from 1871 to 1877. In 1884 a gambling house operated . . . — — Map (db m51357) HM
were designed and built in 1847 for merchant James Dick by renowned architect James Gallier, Sr. while he was designing the old New Orleans City Hall, now called Gallier Hall. Restored in 1971 by August Perez and Associates — — Map (db m51355) HM
Built in 1827 by John Mitchell and Isaac Lambert for Dr. Pierre Thomas, who acquired the site from the city.
The house was remodeled and a new kitchen constructed for Dr. Thomas by Joseph Desjardin in 1844.
The Federal-style townhouse remained in . . . — — Map (db m51420) HM
The ground floor of this building was erected for Juan Laporte in 1789 during the Spanish colonial period. It replaced an earlier, French colonial residence.
The second floor was added in 1807 when Louis d’Aquin expanded his adjacent bakery into . . . — — Map (db m51320) HM
To the French patriots of 1768 who in revolt against the transfer of the province of Louisiana from France to Spain first voiced in America the principle of self-determination of nations.
In tribute to their tragic fate and to the principle . . . — — Map (db m221531) HM WM
Three generations of Tortorici’s have owned The Nationally Famous Tortorici Restaurant.
Louis Tortorici left his native Italy for New Orleans and founded the Contessa Entellina Society, and on September 8, 1886 he became its first president.
His . . . — — Map (db m51334) HM
The trade of human beings from Africa to Louisiana began in 1718 with the first slave ships, the Aurore and the Duc du Maine, arriving in 1719. Those ships carried 451 enslaved Africans to the Louisiana colony. Their voyage marked the beginning . . . — — Map (db m117276) HM
Some structures and artifacts belong
to one of the most famous periods
in New Orleans' history. In 1897, the City
created Storyville for white patrons, and
the Uptown District for African-American
customers. Although separated from
each . . . — — Map (db m205454) HM
William Strickland, Architect.
John Mitchell and Benjamin F. Fox. Builders.
The building was renovated and fireproofed
1856-59 under the supervision of
Captain Johnson K. Dunkin
On this site stood Fort San Carlos
erected in 1792 . . . — — Map (db m54153) HM
[Panel 1:]Logo of the Orleans Parish Landmarks Commission
Erected 1849-50
by Michela Almonester, Baroness Pontabla,
working first with James Gallier, architect
and then with Henry Howard, architect
Samuel Stewart, builder. . . . — — Map (db m21499) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m51413) HM
Catch the Ferry in the Terminal Straight Ahead
Ride the Canal Street—Algiers Ferry across the river, pickup a FREE walking tour brochure in the Ferry Terminal and enjoy a leisurely stroll through the charming streets and historic . . . — — Map (db m122346) HM
Malcolm Woldenberg, one of Louisiana’s greatest philanthropists of the 20th century, dedicated his wealth to helping local, national, and international charities in aid of the elderly, children’s health, education, the worldwide Jewish community, . . . — — Map (db m51288) HM
In this vicinity during March-April 1718, French colonists under the command of Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne, sieur de Bienville, first cleared vegetation for the establishment of La Nouvelle Orleans. Bienville, who had first sailed by here in 1699, . . . — — Map (db m117272) HM
Thomas C. “Tom” Zimmermann (1888-1923), pianist & composer, lived here at 4607 Freret Street from 1913 until 1915. He played piano in Jack Laine’s band, Jonny Dedroit’s band, at the Tudor Theater, & at Tom Anderson’s Café in the Tango . . . — — Map (db m163716) HM
Erected for John I. Adams, merchant, who in 1860 purchased this part of the former plantation of Jacques Francois de Livaudais, built this house and made his residence here until 1896.
Subsequent family ownerships were
Ferdinand Reusch – . . . — — Map (db m51518) HM
The design of this post-Civil War mansion of a prominent Louisiana sugar planter, attributed to James Freret, architect, reflects the influence of the French “Ecole des Beaux Arts,” where he studied from 1860 to 1862. Residence of Walter . . . — — Map (db m51519) HM
James H. Calrow, architect
Charles Pride, builder
Owned by Brevard heirs until 1869 purchased then by Emory Clapp, who added the library wing on the left. It remained in the Clapp family until 1935.
It was then owned and occupied by the . . . — — Map (db m51523) HM
Designed in 1879 by German-born architect
William Fitzner a favored architect of the
city's Gilded Age, this grand villa was
constructed by builder Ferdinand Reusch for
Virginia-born physician John Carter and his
wife Letitia Todd. It displays . . . — — Map (db m224506) HM
Built in 1859 for
Colonel Robert H. Short
of Kentucky, commission merchant,
Henry Howard, architect,
Robert Huyghe, builder.
In 1832 this property, which was part of the Lavaudais Plantation was subdivided into city squares.
September 1, . . . — — Map (db m51497) HM
In 1832 this site was part of
the J.F.E. Levaudais Plantation and
was acquired under French grant.
Prior to 1880 the property formed
a part of the City of Lafayette,
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Dedicated 1944
To Dining in the Grand . . . — — Map (db m51662) HM
The Greek Revival design by architect William A. Freret was built for Edward A. Davis in 1859. Dr. and Mrs. Herman de Bachelle Seebold purchased the home in 1944 and donated the mansion, furnishings and art in 1965 to the Women’s Guild of the New . . . — — Map (db m51517) HM
Built in 1850 for Joseph Fernandez, this Greek
revival raised cottage stands as one of the
oldest homes in the Garden District, and as
a rarity with its unusual side galleries. A
watercolor from 1850, preserved in the
Orleans Parish Notarial . . . — — Map (db m212926) HM
A.D. Stafford constructed this Italianate
home in 1887 for Ontario native Francis
Martin. Martin was a skilled mechanic who
worked for several railroads including the
St. Charles Street Railroad Company. He
was also a successful merchant in . . . — — Map (db m224486) HM
This row of five once identical
Greek Revival houses
was erected in 1861 by
New Orleans architect
William A. Freret (1833-1911)
as a speculative building project.
The row was so-named after the Civil War
made the venture financially . . . — — Map (db m211863) HM
Famous for its nineteenth century homes and gardens. This area was originally part of Livaudais Plantation. Became part of City of Lafayette, 1833. Annexed by City of New Orleans, 1852. Designated a National Historic Landmark, 1974. — — Map (db m82599) HM
Built c. 1860, this elegant Italianate-style
residence breaks tradition in the Garden
District with its unique upper gallery with
bracketed cornice, supported by fluted
Corinthian columns joined by cast iron rails.
The masterfully carved . . . — — Map (db m211874) HM
Erected 1853
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 . . . — — Map (db m51660) HM
Designed by noted nineteenth century architect Henry Howard in 1859. Significant for its painted interiors. Has more fresco wall decoration and stenciling than probably any other mid-nineteenth century residence in the South. — — Map (db m95752) HM
Born at Fairview, KY. June 3, 1808
U.S. Army 1828-1835
Served in Black Hawk War
Congressman U.S. 1845-1846
Colonel Mississippi Volunteers in War with Mexico
Rendered Gallant Service in the taking of Monterey and Buena Vista where he was . . . — — Map (db m51521) HM
Established in 1833 by the City of Lafayette
The square was acquired from Cornelius Hurst and the cemetery laid out by Benjamin Buisson, city surveyor.
This was part of the Livaudais Plantation which had been subdivided into city squares in . . . — — Map (db m51493) HM
In 1832 this site was a part of Jefferson Parish and was known as the Livaudais Plantation. In the late 90’s it was occupied as an English Apothecary and owned by R.N. Girland. Restored by Fannie Mae Goldman, 1960 — — Map (db m51495) HM
Described in 1859 as “a handsome cottage residence,” this Greek Revival house was erected for Lothrop Lewis Smith who purchased the site in 1853. It was his residence until he left New Orleans in 1859 and sold the house in 1861 to Mrs. . . . — — Map (db m51524) HM
Longtime tradition in the Marinoni-Nolan family
holds that this rambling classic revival-style
mansion is an early 20th century rebuilding of
a mid-19th century center hall cottage. While
the differences are vast both outside and inside,
the . . . — — Map (db m212871) HM
Built in 1856-57 for Bernard and C. Felicie Kock by Robert Little and Peter Middlemiss In 1899, Josephine Louise Le Monnier Newcomb, benefactress of the H. Sophie
Newcomb Memorial College, purchased this house as her residence. From her death
in . . . — — Map (db m210966) HM
Standing squarely on the historic dividing
line between old Faubourgs Livandals and
Lafayette, the house was built in 1896 on
part of the 1840's estate of Francois D'Aquin.
The distinctive woven wire fencing, wrapping
the corner and extending . . . — — Map (db m224502) HM
In this building Robert Nash Girling established his “English Apothecary” which he operated from the 1880s-1890s. An Englishman by birth, Girling studied pharmacy in England and at the Ecole de Pharmacie in Paris. In the early 1870s he . . . — — Map (db m51661) HM
In 1867, Henrietta Wilson, wife of Col.
Henry Wilson, purchased this property as
a vacant lot. Formerly part of the Livaudais
Plantation, 1771-1832, the tract had been
planted with indigo. In 1868, the Wilsons
built the current Greek Revival . . . — — Map (db m224514) HM
Builder Abraham Howell constructed this
double-galleried residence for Kentuckian
produce merchant Luther Wilson Stewart and
his wife Susan in 1858. Originally the double
gallery was in the Greek Revival style with
simple wooden posts . . . — — Map (db m224493) HM
Erected 1859 for Hannah Killingley Walford, widow of Edmund W. Briggs, agent for London Unity Insurance Company, William A. Freret, architect.
Purchased 1871 by the Prytania Street Presbyterian Church for use as the minister’s residence. The bay . . . — — Map (db m51520) HM
The Sully Mansion was built in 1891 for
prominent financier John Scott Rainey, his
wife Georgia Pritchard Rainey, and their four
daughters. It was designed by architect
Thomas Sully (1855-1939) in the Queen Anne
style with Colonial Revival . . . — — Map (db m211114) HM
Built 1852 for wholesale grocer John Samuel
Wallis of Baltimore and his wife Louisa
Mather of St. James Parish, this Classic-
Revival mansion is an early example of the
double-galleried Garden District residence.
Six of the seven Wallis . . . — — Map (db m224504) HM
The West Hobson House is an architecturally
significant Greek Revival-Italianate center
hall cottage built c. 1858 by Richard Swain,
a ship captain. The Greek Revival details.
include Corinthian columns, stylized harp
cast-iron railing and . . . — — Map (db m212277) HM
Since 1869 the Brothers and their colleagues have touched the hearts and shaped the lives of the City's youth. As St. Aloysius in the Vieux Carre, Cor Jesu on this site and, since merging in 1969 into Brother Martin High School, belief in God, love . . . — — Map (db m97461) HM
First envisioned by the Southern Baptist
Convention at its formation in 1845,
Baptist Bible Institute was created in
1917 by direct vote of the Convention to
train ministers and missionaries to carry
out the Great Commission (Mt. . . . — — Map (db m213115) HM
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