Category: Preservation in Print


Preservation in Print

Holly & Smith Architects to lead St. Louis Cathedral renovation

Approaching the restoration of a church with foundations dating back to the 18th century is a complex and daunting task, …

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The history of St. Louis Cathedral: modern in its day, an icon today

St. Louis Cathedral’s contemporary design, with its mélange of Greek Revival, Gothic and Renaissance motifs, stunned New Orleans in 1849. …

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A dubious demolition on Dauphine Street

YOU’VE PROBABLY NOTICED IT, a specimen of early-1960s pastiche architecture more befitting of Metairie or Terrytown than the French Quarter. What …

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Mary Beth Boutique Hotel and Art Gallery breathes new life into 19th-century South Rampart St. buildings

The boutique hotel showcases historic architecture and local artwork For years, the row of historic buildings at 306-310 South Rampart …

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Poverty Point reflects on a decade as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Ten years ago, the Monumental Earthworks of Poverty Point, located in present-day West Carroll Parish, became a UNESCO World Heritage …

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What does historic preservation mean to Gen Z?

Over the past year, the Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans has been fortunate to work with several talented students …

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PRC takes the lead on repairs to historic New Orleans sites

The Preservation Resource Center has been putting hammers to nails, making progress on important construction projects, and I am excited …

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Within these walls: Isabella Hedgepath of 7405 Spruce Street

Isabella Hedgepath was born on Star Hill Plantation in West Feliciana Parish, where she and her family were forced to …

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Before the Pontchartrain Expressway: Last days of the New Basin Canal

“New approaches from the west — Pontchartrain Expressway,” wrote Robert Moses atop a key section in his Arterial Plan for …

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West End: New Orleans’ other (forgotten) waterfront

“And by-and-bye we reached the West End, a collection of hotels of the usual lightsummer-resort pattern, with broad verandas all …

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Exploring the Bayou de Glaises Cultural District: an interview with District Liaison Natalie Roblin

After earning a master’s degree in public history from the University of New Orleans, Natalie Roblin set her sights on …

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The PRC at 50: A half century of courage, leadership and community focus

The Preservation Resource Center celebrated its 50th Annual Meeting at our headquarters on Tchoupitoulas Street on May 9. In addition …