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October/November 2023

I’m a Preservationist: an interview Louisiana State Representative Alonzo Knox

This story appeared in the October/November issue of PRC’s Preservation in Print magazine. Interested in getting more preservation stories like this delivered …

Preservation in Print

Saving St. Mary’s: national matching grant to provide vital funds for much-needed repairs

This story appeared in the October/November issue of PRC’s Preservation in Print magazine. Interested in getting more preservation stories like this delivered …

Preservation in Print

St. Anna’s Episcopal Church renovates historic Esplanade Avenue home to serve the community

This story appeared in the October/November issue of PRC’s Preservation in Print magazine. Interested in getting more preservation stories like this delivered …

Advocacy

Awning on 711 Canal St. to be removed, despite denial by HDLC

Photo by Dee Allen The large awning that shades the sidewalk in front of 711 Canal St. will be removed. …

Advocacy

New Orleans’ Nine Most Endangered Covers Lots of Ground

The Louisiana Landmarks Society’s 2023 New Orleans’ Nine Most Endangered sites list covers a substantial amount of ground, not only …

Advocacy

ARC approves new rooftop design for 502 Frenchmen St.

The New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission’s Architectural Review Committee (ARC) unanimously approved a new rooftop design for 502 Frenchmen …

Advocacy

City Council to consider demo permit for rare two-bay Creole cottage

The owner of the home at 1432 Touro St. — a rare two-bay Creole cottage likely built by and for …

News (other)

This day in history: New Orleans Free Market opens at the base of Canal Street in 1861

On August 16, 1861, the New Orleans Free Market opened at the base of Canal Street. In April of that …

Advocacy

State endorses National Register nomination for Freedom House

On Aug. 3, Louisiana’s National Register Review Committee unanimously endorsed a proposal to list 917-919 N. Tonti Street on the …

News (other)

Dillard receives $750,000 grant to repair historic Howard House

The National Park Service awarded Dillard University $750,000 for the renovation of historic Howard House, an 87-year-old building on campus. …

News (other)

This day in history: Louis Armstrong born in 1901

On Aug. 4, 1901, Louis Daniel Armstrong was born in New Orleans. Armstrong, who would go on to become arguably …

Advocacy

Pete Fountain’s childhood home moves closer to landmark status

The childhood home of late clarinetist Pete Fountain has officially been nominated for city landmark status. On Wednesday (Aug. 2), …