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Shotgun House Tour 2019

History uncovered and upcycled during family’s renovation of double shotgun house

Visit this historic home and six other fine examples of New Orleans’ beloved shotgun houses at the Shotgun House Tour presented by …

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Mid-City’s former McDonogh 30 school is being restored after sitting vacant for decades

For decades, the elegant schoolhouse stood vacant on Gravier Street in Mid-City, with boarded windows and a deteriorating brick facade …

Preservation in Print

Renovated double shotgun becomes spacious family home with historic character

Visit this historic home and six other fine examples of New Orleans’ beloved shotgun houses at the Shotgun House Tour presented by …

Shotgun House Tour 2019

Chic renovation brings modern comforts to century-old shotgun house

Visit this historic home and six other fine examples of New Orleans’ beloved shotgun houses at the Shotgun House Tour presented by …

Preservation in Print

Zulu traces its history to several key local sites

Every year, thousands of people fill the streets to catch a glimpse — and, if they’re lucky, a coveted coconut …

Preservation in Print

What’s underneath the U.S. Custom House?

 This story first appeared in the February issue of the PRC’s Preservation in Print magazine. Interested in getting more preservation stories like this delivered to …

Preservation in Print

Meet Nathan Lott, PRC’s new Policy and Research Director and Advocacy Coordinator

This story first appeared in the February issue of the PRC’s Preservation in Print magazine. Interested in getting more preservation stories like this delivered to …

Preservation in Print

Historic preservation and archaeology play important roles in New Orleans road work program

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

Preservation in Print

What’s happening? A look at real estate developments in New Orleans

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

Advocacy

Upcoming demolition requests to HDLC threaten historic properties

Soon the Historic District Landmarks Commission (HDLC) will consider two proposed whole-house demolitions. The commission will also consider several partial …

Preservation in Print

Historic St. Charles Ave. house that burned had noteworthy history

2525 St. Charles Avenue was recently devastated by a house fire. The following excerpt from the PRC archives is from …

Preservation in Print

Dillard University celebrates 150 Years of African-American Higher Education in New Orleans

On February 20, historian Malik Bartholomew will give a talk at PRC headquarters about the 150 year history of Dillard …