Category: Preservation in Print


Exterior of a yellow double shotgun house in the Bywater

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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 …

Exterior photo of 7405 Spruce St.

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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 …

Black and white aerial photo of the New Basin Canal with corresponding numbers

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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 …

A steam-powered tugboard pulls a schooner out of the New Basin Canal 1890

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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 …

Exterior of Lougarre Home

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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 …

Leeds Building

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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 …

Exterior of 912 St. Philip Street

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Within these walls: Charles Becknell of 912 St. Philip Street

Within these Walls Biographical portraits of New Orleans residents and their homes Charles Becknell was born into slavery in 1834 …

Exterior of 1916 Jackson Avenue

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Within these walls: Charles Ausburne of 1916 Jackson Avenue

Within these Walls Biographical portraits of New Orleans residents and their homes When Charles Ausburne knocked on the door of …

Exterior of Hales Cottage, 200 Henry Clay Ave.

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Louisiana Landmarks Awards celebrate New Orleans’ best historic renovations

The Louisiana Landmarks Society’s annual awards for the best historic restoration, renovation and new design projects around New Orleans provide …

Headshot of Julien Worms

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I’m a preservationist: and interview with Julien Worms

Picardie Timber Frame operates a custom millwork shop, manages historic restoration and renovation projects and is a general contractor. Tell …

Flooding in the streets of New Orleans

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Is it time for a stormwater fee in New Orleans?

The Water Collaborative, a nonprofit focused on water and drainage solutions for New Orleans, is proposing a new stormwater fee …

A hand holding up an old photograph of the PRC building next to the current PRC building

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PRC at 50: courage, leadership, community focus

Are you familiar with the 50-year rule in historic preservation? It’s the nationally recognized guideline that a building, structure or …