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Descendants of landmark Plessy v. Ferguson case join forces to further civil rights education

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

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PRC helps Pontchartrain Park work toward listing on National Register

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

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Former Oretha Castle Haley Elementary in St. Roch could become affordable housing

Built in 1921, the Mediterranean Revival-style building was designed by the prolific school architect, E.A. Christy.

Advocacy

Demolition requests threaten Uptown properties

The Historic District Landmarks Commission will consider these demolition requests at its Aug. 16 meeting.

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Turn your next minor home repair into support for the PRC!

Bid on handyman services from Entablature Design + Build for Auctions in August to benefit the PRC!

Advocacy

Upcoming Demolition Requests Threaten Historic Properties

These properties will be considered for demolition by the NCDAC on August 6.

Advocacy

New redevelopment proposal for Loew’s Theatre up for review

A third proposal to redevelop the former Loew’s Theatre is up for review at the CBD HDLC on July 31.

Advocacy

Upcoming Demolition Requests Threaten Historic Properties

The following properties will be considered for demolition by the Neighborhood Conservation District Advisory Committee at the July 16, 2018 meeting.  The full agenda …

Advocacy

City Council approves demolition of historic warehouses in New Orleans’ Warehouse District

The New Orleans City Council has approved the demolition of four historic, one-story brick warehouses as part of a new …

Preservation in Print

Is Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop the oldest bar in the country? New Orleans Truths vs. Tales

LEGEND — A popular New Orleans legend describes 937-41 Bourbon St. as the Lafitte brothers’ blacksmith shop, where they as privateers …

Preservation in Print

Louisiana history on the menu at The Governor Restaurant

A new restaurant and seafood bar has opened its doors in a centuries-old French Quarter building, putting a new twist on traditional New Orleans cuisine.

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Painting your house this summer? Take precautions against lead paint

Before you paint or do home-improvement projects this summer, take some precautions, especially if your house was built before 1978. …