Category: Preservation in Print


Two-bay shotgun house with a yellow front door and large window, framed by a covered porch and garden. Preservation Resource Center's 2019 Shotgun Home Tour.

Shotgun House Tour 2019

Historic renovation gives small-scale “single shotgun” house a spacious feel

Visit this historic home and six other fine examples of New Orleans’ beloved shotgun houses at the Shotgun House Tour presented by …

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The geography of the shotgun house

This article appeared in the March issue of Preservation in Print, originally appearing in the author’s “Cityscapes” column on NOLA.com …

Shotgun House Tour 2019

Former home of Zatarain’s founder to host Shotgun House Tour Backyard Party

After the Shotgun House Tour on Saturday, March 23, visit this historic house for a backyard party with drinks and …

Shotgun House Tour 2019

19th-century double shotgun boasts bold finishes and historic features

Visit this historic home and six other fine examples of New Orleans’ beloved shotgun houses at the Shotgun House Tour presented by …

Shotgun House Tour 2019

History uncovered and upcycled during family’s renovation of double shotgun house

Visit this historic home and six other fine examples of New Orleans’ beloved shotgun houses at the Shotgun House Tour presented by …

Front elevation of a restored double shotgun home featured on the Preservation Resource Center's 2019 Shotgun Home Tour. The white clapboard residence has a wide front porch supported by square columns, stained-glass transom windows, paired entry doors with wood trim, and a central dormer. Symmetrical landscaping with potted flowers and a low brick planter complements the home's historic character.

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Renovated double shotgun becomes spacious family home with historic character

Visit this historic home and six other fine examples of New Orleans’ beloved shotgun houses at the Shotgun House Tour presented by …

Shotgun House Tour 2019

Chic renovation brings modern comforts to century-old shotgun house

Visit this historic home and six other fine examples of New Orleans’ beloved shotgun houses at the Shotgun House Tour presented by …

Exterior of the Pythian Temple theater

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Zulu traces its history to several key local sites

Every year, thousands of people fill the streets to catch a glimpse — and, if they’re lucky, a coveted coconut …

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What’s underneath the U.S. Custom House?

 This story first appeared in the February issue of the PRC’s Preservation in Print magazine. Interested in getting more preservation stories like this delivered to …

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Meet Nathan Lott, PRC’s new Policy and Research Director and Advocacy Coordinator

This story first appeared in the February issue of the PRC’s Preservation in Print magazine. Interested in getting more preservation stories like this delivered to …

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Historic preservation and archaeology play important roles in New Orleans road work program

This story first appeared in the February issue of the PRC’s Preservation in Print magazine. Interested in getting more preservation stories like this delivered …

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What’s happening? A look at real estate developments in New Orleans

This story appeared in the February issue of the PRC’s Preservation in Print magazine. Interested in getting more preservation stories like this delivered to …