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Harris-Maginnis House, a Garden District mansion in New Orleans

The History of the Harris Maginnis House

A raised cottage with classic Greek Revival detail, 2127 Prytania St. was built in 1857-58 for cotton merchant Alexander Harris as a gift for his young bride Elizabeth “Lizzie” Johnson

Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans building

The Preservation Resource Center

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

Portrait of Benjamin Henry Latrobe, architect who shaped New Orleans

Benjamin Latrobe

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

COOLinary New Orleans restaurant weeks promotional image

Savor Summer In New Orleans: A City That Sizzles

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

Myths about taxes in New Orleans

Myths About Taxes in New Orleans

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

Shotgun House in New Orleans

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

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,

Hermann Grima house

Field Trip Friday! The Hermann-Grima House

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

Gaston Pontalba

Field Trip Friday! The Seignouret-Brulatour Building

For this installment of Field Trip Fridays, I went back to the Historic New Orleans Collection to view a very special exhibit. Back in May

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