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Category: Preservation in Print

Painting the Town- Book Cover

Preservation in Print

Focusing positive attention on New Orleans, locally and nationally

This month marks three exciting events at the Preservation Resource Center. The first is the debut of PRC’s new book, …
Exterior photo of the former People’s Drug Store building.

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Economic development in rural Louisiana: Louisiana Main Street’s Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program

Over the last four years, Louisiana Main Street’s Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program (HRSP) has supported 19 building rehabilitation projects in …
Black and White photo of Kate Victory comforting a young boy.

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The only woman police officer in 1949 New Orleans: The legacy of Kate Victory

Kate Victory had always been fascinated by her husband’s work. His death inspired her to embark on her own foray into policing.

Black and white aerial portrait of old Treme in 1922

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An aerial portrait of old Tremé: 1922 photo shows railway station, Tremé Market and more

One day in 1922, a U.S. Army Air Service biplane based out of Montgomery, Ala., wafted through the midsummer skies …
Elizabeth Williams, a University of New Orleans research associate, digs at the St. Louis Cathedral

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Archaeology under St. Louis Cathedral documents an unparalleled architectural history

The fieldwork part of archaeology is often what gets the most attention: the excitement that something buried for decades, centuries, …
Gayle Beson stands on the checkered floor in the St. Louis Cathedral

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Gayle Benson leads campaign to restore St. Louis Cathedral

Long before she became one of the most recognizable women in Louisiana, Gayle Benson was a parishioner and reader at …
Archbishop Gregory Aymond in the processional after Mass at St. Louis Cathedral

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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, …
Exterior Front of St. Louis Cathedral against a blue sky

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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. …
Exterior photo of The Bethlehem Temple prior to its demolition

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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 …
Photo of Son of Ghost, also known as Robert X. Fogarty posing in front of one of his pieces

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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 …
A bird’s eye painting of Poverty Point from 1250 BC.

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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 …
Group photo of Jaelle Laguerre, Brooke Crowder, Jack Gillespie, and Catherine Fitzpatrick against a white background

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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 …