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A 2nd Century Roman headstone

Preservation in Print

How did a 2nd Century Roman headstone wind up in a New Orleans backyard?

As an archaeologist, I often get questions from the public about odd things that show up during construction or landscaping …

The building that once housed K-Paul's Louisiana Kitchen, left, is The Historic New Orleans Collection's newest facility. It is located next to the HNOC's Williams Research Center in the 400 block of Chartres St.

In The News

Historic New Orleans Collection’s renovation of former K-Paul’s building nears completion 

The French Quarter building that once bustled with diners of K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen will soon be used for an entirely …

The Dr. Alfred and Minnie King House in Algiers

In The News

New Orleans’ Nine Most Endangered Sites list spotlights places in peril

The Louisiana Landmarks Society’s annual New Orleans Nine list shines a spotlight on places in peril due to threats of …

Richard Moe

In The News

Richard Moe, former National Trust president who assisted New Orleans after Katrina, dead at 88

Richard Moe, who marshaled the resources of the National Trust for Historic Preservation to help rebuild New Orleans after Hurricane …

2105 Third Street.

Advocacy

City Council denies application to demolish neglected Central City house

District B Councilmember Lesli Harris’ comments at the New Orleans City Council meeting on Sept. 25 were spot-on before she …

A stop-work order at 4854 Camp St.

Advocacy

Home in Uptown Historic District is illegally demolished despite City Council vote

The historic house at 4854 Camp St. in the Uptown Historic District is gone — the result of a shocking …

Blanche Comiskey photo

In The News

Blanche Comiskey, PRC Stained Glass Tour organizer who helped save St. Alphonsus Church, dies at 94 

Blanche Mouledoux Comiskey, a longtime Preservation Resource Center volunteer who spearheaded the annual Stained Glass Art in Sacred Places Tour …

Kristin Gisleson Palmer

Press Releases

Kristin Gisleson Palmer named executive director of the Preservation Resource Center

Kristin Gisleson Palmer, a former Preservation Resource Center department head and civic leader who served on the New Orleans City …

New Orleans City Hall

Advocacy

Where Candidates for Mayor and City Council Stand on Historic Preservation, Blight Reduction and More 

By Danny Monteverde and MaryNell Nolan-Wheatley Voters will head to the polls Saturday, Oct. 11, to elect a new mayor …

Sally Asher

Preservation in Print

I’m a Preservationist: Sally Asher

You have made a name for yourself as an author and historian who focuses on unique aspects of New Orleans. …

Peter Trapolin

In The News

Remembering Peter Trapolin

The Preservation Resource Center this week has mourned the loss of Peter Trapolin, the prolific New Orleans architect and preservationist …

715 Louisiana Avenue

Advocacy

HDLC approves demolition of two properties in poor condition

On Sept. 3, the New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission approved the demolition of two properties deemed to be in …