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Front view of a raised white historic house with turquoise trim, exterior stairs, and a screened entryway under a bright blue sky.

Advocacy

Demolition request withdrawn for historic house at 1830 Fern St. 

The applicant seeking to demolish the circa-1905 house at 1830 Fern St. withdrew the request ahead of its scheduled consideration …
Rendering of a proposed 250-foot-tall triumphal arch near Washington, D.C., shown as a monumental white structure with gold ornamentation, sculptural figures, and a large central archway. The design is surrounded by trees, pedestrians, cyclists, and cars beneath a blue sky.

Advocacy

PRC Weighs in on Proposed Monumental Arch in Washington DC

A new monument can’t come at the expense of the historic places around it — or the public’s voice. The …
Close-up view of New Orleans City Hall, featuring the building’s grid of blue-green windows and large red “CITY HALL” lettering above the entrance.

Advocacy

Deciding the future of City Hall: PRC’s case for reuse 

New Orleans needs a City Hall that works for its residents and employees. As the city considers the future of …
8133 Spruce Street, a historic two-story residence with a red tile roof, white siding, covered front porch, and second-story balcony, surrounded by mature trees and a landscaped lawn.

Advocacy

HDLC Advances Landmark Nomination for 8133 Spruce Street, Denies Demolition of 1830 Fern Street

Two historic Carrollton residences came before the Historic District Landmarks Commission on Sept. 2, 2026. The commission voted unanimously to …
Historic 1935 black-and-white photograph by Walker Evans showing three two-story residences at 226–234 South Claiborne Avenue in New Orleans, with columned galleries and decorative ironwork, before their demolition for construction of the Claiborne Expressway. Courtesy of the Walker Evans Private Collection, Florence Griswold Museum.

Advocacy

Protect and Strengthen Section 106

On August 27, 2026, the Preservation Resource Center joined an unprecedented coalition of more than 600 Tribal Nations, preservation and …
A performer in a bright pink outfit walks past a historic New Orleans home with pink and black balloons, framed by tall windows with dark green shutters.

Preservation in Print

All Together, Irreplaceable 

New Orleans is shrinking. In 1840, New Orleans was the third-largest city in the country. By 1960, the city’s population peaked …
Four high school students participating in PRC’s summer internship program, posed side by side against colorful backgrounds.

Preservation in Print

Future Preservationists at Work: New Orleans High School Students Explore Historic Preservation

This summer, the Preservation Resource Center is delighted to welcome four rising high school seniors through its internship program. The …
Ted’s Frostop restaurant at dusk, with vintage neon signage, a rooftop sign and illuminated storefront.

Preservation in Print

Googie and the Architecture of Joy 

Editor’s note: On May 18, Tulane University announced it would pause its potential involvement in the proposed redevelopment that would demolish …
St. Alphonsus Church in New Orleans’ Irish Channel, a historic brick church with twin towers, a central cross, and ornate architectural details. Photo courtesy of NO HDLC.

Advocacy

St. Alphonsus Church Designated a Local Landmark

St. Alphonsus Church granted local landmark status  The HDLC also advanced the final home of jazz musician Isidore Barbarin for study as a potential local …
Historic 1935 black-and-white photograph by Walker Evans showing three two-story residences at 226–234 South Claiborne Avenue in New Orleans, with columned galleries and decorative ironwork, before their demolition for construction of the Claiborne Expressway. Courtesy of the Walker Evans Private Collection, Florence Griswold Museum.

Advocacy

Act Now to Protect Section 106: Historic places affected by federal projects under threat!

The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) — the only federal agency whose sole mission is promoting the protection of …
Side-by-side comparison of the front façade of a historic Craftsman-style house labeled "2025" and "2026." The 2025 image shows the home with painted porch columns, windows installed, and an occupied entrance. The 2026 image shows the same house during restoration, with stripped porch columns, removed front windows, an open doorway, and construction materials on the porch, documenting progress in the rehabilitation.

Advocacy

A Warning at 700 Webster 

DISTRICT A Councilmember Aimee McCarron championed New Orleans’ historic district regulations in July, filing a motion that would have required the …
side facade of a craftman bungalow with shades of green paint

Advocacy

Not every demolition starts with a wrecking ball

At its June 3 meeting, the Historic District Landmarks Commission denied renovation plans for the Craftsman-style residence at 2131-2133 Pine …