Historic Dodwell House is the newly renovated home of Anna’s Place, a youth program operated by St. Anna’s Episcopal Church. The center hall cottage on Esplanade Avenue was built in 1846 for Eliza Ducros Marsoudet by two Creole free men of color, and the home was expanded in 1883. The property had fallen into disrepair … Continued
Despite the pervasive doom-and-gloom narrative about New Orleans, the facts around the region’s employment numbers, improving outcomes in public schooling, hurricane protection infrastructure and the development of an increasingly diversified economic base illustrate Greater New Orleans’ continued upward trajectory. Come hear some good news about Southeast Louisiana and why you should be optimistic about its … Continued
See photos of the islands and learn more about the exclusive access provided by PRC’s trips. Please RSVP and join us for this free wine and cheese reception.
The original Mount Olivet church is a wood-framed structure constructed in 1854. As the congregation grew, the small wooden building was deconsecrated, and the parish moved to a larger brick church in the 1880s. During this time, the original building was used as a parish hall and community space. After nearly 80 years, the brick … Continued
As part of our Building Trades Master Class Series, plaster artisan Sylvia Thompson-Dias will discuss a wide-range of plasters with a focused emphasis on her specialties in the world of lime plasters (such as Venetian, Grassello, Marmorino, and Tadelakt), clay plaster, and micro cement. The class will cover proper applications, preparation/substrates, and potential price ranges … Continued
Explore Cuba with the PRC The Preservation Resource Center is hosting an exclusive architectural and cultural tour of Cuba Oct. 21-28. Join us as we explore the riches of Cuban … Continued
The State of Louisiana recently broke ground on the $2 billion Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion, the state’s largest coastal restoration project. What does this mean for our state and our economy? We know we need to grow a workforce here in Louisiana to work in these jobs — but how? A 2015 Bloomberg report found people … Continued
A new renovation of 4827 Prytania St. will prepare the mid-1920s commercial building to become the headquarters of Rêve Realtors. Built to house a grocery and delicatessen on the main floor, the building still retains its historic massing and Craftsman details. “This prominent masonry building is a definitive architectural moment in the urban landscape,” writes … Continued
Learn the ins and outs of historic rehabilitation tax credits from Clay Colton, owner of Baseline Historic Tax Credit Advisors during this in-person class. These presentations will explain the benefits … Continued
As part of PRC’s Building Trades Master Class Series, plaster artisan Sylvia Thompson-Dias of Sylvia T. Designs will focus this class on the correct substrate, how to navigate pre-existing substrates, and the preparation of a surface before application. The presentation will teach how to deal with moisture and drainage, how to prevent cracking, and working … Continued