Category: In The News


In The News

Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard: A Great American Main Street

Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard’s revitalization earned the street a 2017 Great American Main Street award by the National Main Street Center.

In The News

Historic gas stations in New Orleans with creative new uses

These historic filling stations in New Orleans have found new uses as restaurants, homes, and businesses.

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Editor’s Spotlight: Jack Davis

Jack Davis came to historic preservation, as many of the field’s “big thinkers” do, through writing. Or more specifically, reporting. …

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Update on the State Historic Tax Credit

An update on the Louisiana Historic Tax Credit

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Urgent Advocacy: Help Save the Louisiana Historic Tax Credit!

Today, May 16, the Louisiana House of Representative may consider legislation that would repeal the state Historic Tax Credit, a proven …

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New Orleans Vernacular

Vernacular architecture helps to form a city’s cultural identity. Explore some examples of vernacular architecture that are common in New Orleans.

Preservation in Print

A Townhome Thoughtfully Transformed

Artist Betsy Fifield is restoring a 19th-century treasure on Esplanade Avenue. Read about the project, then see it yourself at PRC’s Renovators’ Happy Hour in May 18.

Preservation in Print

The New Orleans Cotton Exchange, 1871-1964

A look back on the buildings where cotton reigned king in New Orleans’ downtown “Cotton District.”

Preservation in Print

5 Favorite Mid-Century Modern Structures in New Orleans

Although some examples of Mid-Century Modern architecture in New Orleans have been demolished, many examples remain intact.

May 2017

6 Major Mid-Century Modern Losses in New Orleans

New Orleans has had some extraordinary Modernist architecture — much has been lost, but important examples remain. Read about these structures in anticipation of PRC’s Mid-Mod NOLA series happening throughout the summer.

Preservation in Print

Bousillage: relearning a uniquely Louisiana building technique

“It’s like churning ice cream,” Dale Pierrottie laughs. “Mix it ‘til you can’t mix it no more.”

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Volunteers spring into action on alternative break trips

Volunteers from from around the country visited New Orleans this spring to help our Rebuilding Together program bring safe, affordable housing to New Orleans homeowners.