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Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans building

The Preservation Resource Center

11/18/2023 | Landmarks | Katrina

Founded in 1974, The Preservation Resource Center, called the PRC, is as important inside as it is outside. The organization was formed to promote the preservation of New Orleans’ historic architecture

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Portrait of Benjamin Henry Latrobe, architect who shaped New Orleans

Benjamin Latrobe

11/03/2023 | Architects, Local History | Katrina

Hey there, architecture enthusiasts! Have you ever heard of Benjamin Latrobe? If not, let me introduce you to the man often celebrated as the ‘Father of American Architecture’. His designs are all over the country.

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Savor Summer In New Orleans: A City That Sizzles

08/23/2023 | Fun stuff | Katrina

As the southern sun grows bolder in the sky, New Orleans, also known as the Crescent City, simmers with vibrant energy. Savor Summer in New Orleans! It is a melting pot of culture with a vibrant fusion of sounds, tastes, and experiences that you cannot find anywhere else.

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Myths About Taxes in New Orleans

| Myth Buster | Katrina

There are so many myths about taxes in New Orleans. None so much as the ones surrounding architecture. Like most of history, the stories that persist are the ones that people believe. Here are some facts about the myths you have heard that might surprise you.
I’ve heard it said that houses were built narrow and deep to avoid width taxes.

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Keeping Cool in New Orleans: How Architecture Helps Battle The Summer Heat

07/12/2023 | Local History | Katrina

In New Orleans, architecture is about survival and not just beauty. Would your house hold up in our heat?Keeping cool in New Orleans, where the summer heat can become intense, is about survival. The city’s architecture plays a crucial part in this.

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Field Trip Friday! The Hermann-Grima House

07/16/2021 | Field Trip Fridays! | Katrina

I had a free afternoon, so I decided to take a tour of the Hermann-Grima House. This house museum is located at 820 St. Louis Street. Less than a block from Bourbon Street, this stately mansion is surprisingly quiet and very well preserved.

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