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Summary
Architect was Alexander Thompson Wood. Built between the years 1848-1881, the building occupies the full trapezoidal downtown city block bounded by Canal, North Peters, Iberville and Decatur Streets. The entire exterior of the building, with the exception of the cornice, is constructed of gray granite from Quincy, Massachusetts.
Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration.
Title, date and keywords from information provided by the photographer.
Credit line: Photographs in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division.
Gift; Carol M. Highsmith; 2009; (DLC/PP-2009:083).
Forms part of: Photographs in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.
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Date
2000 - 2020
Contributors
Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-, photographer
Location
New Orleans (La.)
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Source
Library of Congress
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