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HDLC Denies Demolition of former Our Lady of Lourdes elementary school

At the Historic District Landmarks Commission meeting on June 5, the application to demolish the former Our Lady of Lourdes …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

Advocacy

PRC seeks proposals for rehabilitation of Holy Aid and Comfort Spiritual Church

The Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans is issuing a request for proposals for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of Holy …

News (other)

Reflecting on 40 Years: How the 1984 World’s Fair transformed New Orleans’ Warehouse District

40 years ago this week, the Louisiana World Exposition — the last World’s Fair held in the United States — …

Advocacy

Walker Percy’s former home to be studied for local landmark status, plus other HDLC updates

At the meeting on May 1, the New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission (HDLC) voted unanimously to study the former …