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March 2023
Hospitality Investment in New Orleans: Preserving New Orleans’ Future, a speaker series
Jayson Seidman, developer of The Drifter, Hotel St. Vincent and the newly renovated Columns Hotel, has embarked on two new projects: a new-construction hotel on St. Charles Avenue and a project in the French Quarter near Jackson Square. Seidman has invested in several other places, including Marfa, Tex., Austin and New York City. So, why does he continue to invest in New Orleans? What promising metrics does he see that gives him confidence in our city’s future success? About…
Find out more »April 2023
Travel to Bermuda with the Preservation Resource Center and Tulane University
Historic Architecture, Tropical Flavor Full trip cost is $4,500-$5,000* *Price per traveler. $1,550 deposit due upon registration. The rich history and enchanting architecture of Bermuda come alive on this exclusive trip with the Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans and the Tulane University School of Architecture. This five-day, six-night voyage features luxurious accommodations, expert guides and exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to some of Bermuda’s most beautiful sites. Led by renowned architecture experts and Bermuda’s top historians, this itinerary delves deep into…
Find out more »The Future of Wind Energy in Louisiana: Preserving New Orleans’ Future, a speaker series
Rebecca Conwell, president and CEO of the UNO Research and Technology Foundation, will share the exciting activities taking place at The Beach, particularly the creation and launch of the Louisiana Wind Energy Hub at UNO. The Hub leverages UNO’s long established expertise in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, traditional engineering disciplines and environmental sciences with the needs of the exciting emerging offshore wind industry to accelerate the growth of the state’s wind energy innovation ecosystem. About Rebecca Conwell In 2020,…
Find out more »May 2023
Preservation Resource Center’s 49th Annual Meeting (Members Only)
Join us for the PRC’s 49th Annual Meeting! Lydia Blackmore, Decorative Arts Curator with The Historic New Orleans Collection, will come to speak on the life and work of artist Alvyk Boyd Cruise, highlighting the PRC's conference room collection of original watercolors. Agenda items include the installation of new board members, election of new officers for the year and celebrating the achievements of the Preservation Resource Center. This event is open to active PRC members only; RSVP required. …
Find out more »History on the menu, investment in the restaurant industry: Preserving New Orleans’ Future, a speaker series
History on the Menu: Robert LeBlanc, founder and chief executive officer of LeBLANC + SMITH, a hospitality group, is known for embracing New Orleans’ historic architecture as he creates authentically atmospheric restaurants, bars and hotels. From The Chloe Hotel on St. Charles Avenue to Sylvain restaurant in the French Quarter to Barrel Proof Bar in the Lower Garden District, LeBlanc’s businesses offer the sophistication and high-level food and drink experience one expects in New Orleans. Despite his lauded successes, LeBlanc…
Find out more »October 2023
Travel to Cuba with the Preservation Resource Center (WAITLIST)
The PRC invites you to travel with us this October into the heart of the Caribbean, to Cuba, to experience the beauty and history that this incredible island has to offer. Like New Orleanians, Cubans celebrate their incredible heritage, and this trip promises to expose you to the best of the best. Let the PRC and the trusted and stellar company Project Por Amor guide you through an incredible journey to explore the riches of Cuban architecture, neighborhoods, food, and…
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