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 Thompson. Harris bought the land from Rufus McIlhenny and commissioned architect James H. Calrow and builder William K. Day to construct the home.
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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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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.
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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Did you know President McKinley visited New Orleans in 1901? He did, and here’s the story: In late April 1901 President McKinley embarked on […]
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