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A symmetrical front approach leads to a striking modern home composed of contrasting black glazed brick and warm red brick volumes with flat roofs. A broad paved walkway is bordered by low brick planters filled with sculptural agave and manicured greenery, guiding visitors to a recessed entry. Mature live oaks frame the property overhead, casting dappled shade across the lawn beneath a vivid blue sky.

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Home of Drayton & Leslie Holley featured on 2026 MidMod Home Tour

Explore this home and two other outstanding examples of New Orleans’ Mid-Century Modern design at the 2026 MidMod Home Tour …

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Home of Suzanne Moak featured on 2026 MidMod Home Tour

Explore this home and two other outstanding examples of New Orleans’ Mid-Century Modern design at the 2026 MidMod Home Tour …
front exterior of 5800 Marcia Drive in Lakewood North.

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Home of Curtis Herring featured on 2026 MidMod Home Tour & Happy Hour

Explore this home and two other outstanding examples of New Orleans’ Mid-Century Modern design at the 2026 MidMod Home Tour …
B2CC managers engage with visitors at Jazz Fest through hands-on demonstrations, a craft conversation, and information about preservation trades.

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Preservation Trades Take the Stage at Jazz Fest 

This spring, 475,000 people gathered at the Fair Grounds for the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. But as its full name …
Nate Sheaffer, founder of Big Sexy Neon, stands beside a colorful neon sign.

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I’m a Preservationist: Nate Sheaffer

When we talk about preservation, we often talk about buildings, neighborhoods and historic materials. But some of New Orleans’ most memorable places …
This detail from a 1732 map shows the sequence of meanders Iberville described in his initial expedition up the Mississippi River in 1699. Courtesy of the Library of Congress.

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Richard Campanella’s Streetscapes: “A Rather Good Road”

This story appeared in the February/March issue of PRC’s Preservation in Print magazine. Interested in getting more preservation stories like this delivered to …
A sketched portrait of Nanette Baham is on display in Oak Alley. Photo Courtesy of the Oak Alley Foundation.

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Nanette Baham of 830 St. Philip Street

The grand home at 830 St. Philip St. stands three stories high and is ornamented with a cast iron double …

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Home of Bill Edwards featured on PRC’s Spring Home Tour

Visit this historic home and other fine examples of New Orleans’ historic houses at the 2026 Spring Home Tour in …
Home of Camille Whitworth

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Home of Camille Whitworth featured on PRC’s Spring Home Tour

Visit this historic home and other fine examples of New Orleans’ historic houses at the 2026 Spring Home Tour in …
1914 Esplanade Ave. Home of Dana & Bo Cooper

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Home of Dana & Bo Cooper featured on PRC’s Spring Home Tour

Visit this historic home and other fine examples of New Orleans’ historic houses at the 2026 Spring Home Tour in …
1574 N. Dorgenois Street

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Home of Mary McCarthy & Brad Walton featured on PRC’s Spring Home Tour

Visit this historic home and other fine examples of New Orleans’ historic houses at the 2026 Spring Home Tour in …
Front Facade of a 2-bay teal and purple eastlake style shotgun home.

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Home of Becca Glass and Brett Powers featured on PRC’s Spring Home Tour

Come see this home and several more at the Preservation Resource Center’s Spring Home Tour on May 9 & 10! …