Classes

Historic House Specialist: a seminar for homeowners and continuing education for real estate agents

March 6

9:00am – 3:30pm

Category: Preservation in Print

The ceiling of Jesuit High School’s Chapel of the North American Martyrs now features a stretched canvas, where images of stars depict constellations as they might have appeared over New Orleans more than 2,000 years ago on the night of Jesus Christ’s resurrection. The Vatican Observatory assisted with the project.

Preservation in Print

A renovation written in the stars

For nearly 75 years, the Chapel of the North American Martyrs on Jesuit High School’s Mid-City campus has been a central focus …
300 St. Charles Ave. has been added to the PRC's easement portfolio.

Preservation in Print

Historic Bank of Louisiana building is latest to be protected by PRC easement

The 170-year-old Bank of Louisiana building at St. Charles Avenue and Gravier Street in the Central Business District is now protected by the Preservation Resource …
Participants in the Bridge to Crafts Careers program work on a tomb in St. Louis Cemetery No. 2.

Preservation in Print

It’s Time to Train the Next Generation of Craftsmen

One of the greatest threats to preserving our historic environment is the shortage of skilled craftsmen to do the work. Across …

Preservation in Print

Director’s Spotlight: Preservation is the Catalyst for New Orleans’ Growth and Prosperity 

I started my career at the Preservation Resource Center during the late 1990s as a volunteer with Christmas In October (CIO) and became its director at 26 years old. After time away to start …

Preservation in Print

St. Charles Avenue Greek Revival home stands out for its place in local history

Tour this and other stunning private homes in the historic Garden District during the PRC’s 50th annual Holiday Home Tour presented …

Preservation in Print

It’s what’s on the outside that mattered to new owners of 1850s Prytania Street home

Tour this and other stunning private homes in the historic Garden District during the PRC’s 50th annual Holiday Home Tour presented …

Preservation in Print

Ornate 1860s Garden District home is a survivor

Join us for a beautiful evening inside this spectacular Garden District home as we toast to the season at the …
The living room of Will Erickson and Philips Wood, 1133 Eighth St.

Preservation in Print

Playful mix of personalities blends with original details of 1869 Italianate camelback

Tour this and other stunning private homes in the historic Garden District during the PRC’s 50th annual Holiday Home Tour presented …
1539 Seventh Street

Preservation in Print

Couple saw potential in ‘imperfect’ 1860s Greek Revival home

Tour this and other stunning private homes in the historic Garden District during the PRC’s 50th annual Holiday Home Tour presented …
Architect Mia Kaplan

Preservation in Print

I’m a Preservationist: Architect and Architectural Historian Mia Kaplan

Tell us a little bit about how you got into historic preservation and architectural history.   My career began in the …
The interior of 1439 Seventh Street.

Preservation in Print

1865 Greek Revival home adds modern touches while leaving timless elements untouched

Tour this and other stunning private homes in the historic Garden District during the PRC’s 50th annual Holiday Home Tour …
A cabin at Laura Plantation in Vacherie.

Preservation in Print

Within These Walls: The United States Colored Troops and the Cabins at Laura Plantation

In July 1901, a federal pension agent took the train from New Orleans to a rural settlement 50 miles upriver …