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Download a Song, Help Build a Home in New Orleans

…than a cup of coffee you get a song, and all of the money goes to rebuilding homes through the PRCNO. It’s a win-win.” Josh will be performing this song…

Front exterior of St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church

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Preserving Black Churches Grants will help fund repairs to two historic congregations in New Orleans 

rebuilding and replacement of the church’s historic roof spires, which blew off during Hurricane Katrina 19 years ago. The missing spires led to water intrusion inside the church, which also…

Archbishop Gregory Aymond in the processional after Mass at St. Louis Cathedral

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Holly & Smith Architects to lead St. Louis Cathedral renovation

…Morris — along with Andre Villere, assistant director of the Building Office at Archdiocese of New Orleans — met with the team rebuilding Notre-Dame Cathedral following the 2019 fire that…

Exterior Front of St. Louis Cathedral against a blue sky

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The history of St. Louis Cathedral: modern in its day, an icon today

…than 20 years later, it was in need of more than cosmetic repairs. By 1838, funds were being gathered for “the repairing or rebuilding of the Cathedral Church of St….

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In Jonesville, a most unusual historical reconstruction

…River, an opportunity arose to access the original soil displaced by the 1931 work. Mustering the rational of historical reconstruction, Atkins teamed with kindred spirits and envisioned rebuilding the Grand…

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Renovated Bayou St. John home reveals eclectic history and original details

…over. After Katrina, the post-hurricane rebuilding boom had Ken, principal of MetroStudio architecture, planning and design firm, hustling to help clients and family members, leaving little time to work on…

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FEMA to Flood Victims: Start Cleaning Up Now

…garbage to two 32-gallon containers or eight trash bags. Get more and tips on flood clean up, repairing, and rebuilding at www.fema.gov/Louisiana-disaster-mitigation. Click here to see the entire Fact Sheet…

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New Orleans homeowner revives an aging shotgun house, restoring its vintage charm

…and 2007, a process that was slowed by the post-Hurricane Katrina rebuilding frenzy across the city. It included gutting the 875 square feet on the right side to create Bordenave’s…

Interior photograph of a colorful and antiquely decorated living room in 1539 Seventh Street

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

…to restore it to its former glory, rebuilding its exterior galleries while infusing the historic gem with modern functionality and family heirlooms.  “Most people are going on vacation every three…

In The News

Gambit Readers Vote the PRC “New Orleans’ Best Nonprofit”

…of what make New Orleans what it is. And although the city continues to change, the Preservation Resource Center contributes to New Orleans’ rebuilding while honoring its architectural history. The…

The exterior of the rebuilt Perseverance Benevolent and Mutual Aid Society Hall in the 7th Ward, now the Holy Aid and Comfort Spiritual Church of Eternal Life.

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A second chance for Perseverance Society Hall 

…Albert Architecture was hired to complete a drawing set and JLV Construction was hired to complete the rebuilding and rehabilitation of the church. Along with the grant funding, Lewis put…

In The News

FEMA Recommendation: Build with Flood Damage Resistant Materials

Rebuilding after catastrophic flooding is a long and expensive process, so anything you can do that may help prevent future flood damage is always advisable. The Federal Emergency Management Agency…