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Row of above ground tombs in Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery
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An architect's rendering of a hotel proposed for the 600 block of Elysian Fields Avenue.

Advocacy

HDLC asks developers of proposed Elysian Fields Avenue hotel to head back to the drawing board

The New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission asked the developers behind the contentious proposal to construct a new hotel in …
Interior Photograph of a room located in the two-story Greek Revival house located at St. Charles Avenue and Philip Street

Preservation in Print

St. Charles Avenue Greek Revival home stands out for its place in local history

Tour this and other stunning private homes in the historic Garden District during the PRC’s 50th annual Holiday Home Tour presented …
Exterior photo of the asymmetrical facade arrangement of the Gilmour-Parker House at 2520 Prytania Street

Preservation in Print

It’s what’s on the outside that mattered to new owners of 1850s Prytania Street home

Tour this and other stunning private homes in the historic Garden District during the PRC’s 50th annual Holiday Home Tour presented …
Exterior Photograph of the Italianate Villa on Third Street, the Lauscha family home

Preservation in Print

Ornate 1860s Garden District home is a survivor

Join us for a beautiful evening inside this spectacular Garden District home as we toast to the season at the …
The living room of Will Erickson and Philips Wood, 1133 Eighth St.

Preservation in Print

Playful mix of personalities blends with original details of 1869 Italianate camelback

Tour this and other stunning private homes in the historic Garden District during the PRC’s 50th annual Holiday Home Tour presented …
Interior photograph of a colorful and antiquely decorated living room in 1539 Seventh Street

Preservation in Print

Couple saw potential in ‘imperfect’ 1860s Greek Revival home

Tour this and other stunning private homes in the historic Garden District during the PRC’s 50th annual Holiday Home Tour presented …
Photograph of Architect and Architectural Historian, Mia Kaplan

Preservation in Print

I’m a Preservationist: Architect and Architectural Historian Mia Kaplan

Tell us a little bit about how you got into historic preservation and architectural history.   My career began in the …
Sign asking residents to vote yes to demolish Lindy Boggs on Proposition 2 and 3 on November 15th

Advocacy

HDLC approves demolition of Lindy Boggs Medical Center

The New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission voted Nov. 5 to approve demolition of the Lindy Boggs Medical Center, formerly …
The interior of 1439 Seventh Street.

Preservation in Print

1865 Greek Revival home adds modern touches while leaving timless elements untouched

Tour this and other stunning private homes in the historic Garden District during the PRC’s 50th annual Holiday Home Tour …
An exterior photo of the wooden cabin at Laura Plantation in Vacherie.

Preservation in Print

Within These Walls: The United States Colored Troops and the Cabins at Laura Plantation

In July 1901, a federal pension agent took the train from New Orleans to a rural settlement 50 miles upriver …
Juliette Hotard leads a team working to restore her family tomb in St. Louis Cemetery No. 2.

Save Our Cemeteries

While top of mind this time of year, tending to tombs is a year-round process

As a lead conservator for Bayou Preservation, Juliette Hotard restores paintings, masonry, stone and more across the city.  This work …
Visitors watch Juliette Hotard clean the tomb of Marie Laveau at the St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

Save Our Cemeteries

Save Our Cemeteries works to clean and preserve Marie Laveau’s tomb 

Visitors to St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 on the edge of the French Quarter got a little lagniappe during their …