Higgins shipyards, New Orleans, Louisiana. Hellcat of Higgins, an expe...
Public domain photograph of Louisiana in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
A black and white photo of a crowd of people. Office of War Informatio...
Public domain photograph - United States during the 1930s and 1940s, Farm Security Administration, New Deal, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
A black and white photo of a group of people. Office of War Informatio...
Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More
Cargo vessel under construction at the Higgins shipyards. New Orleans,...
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A black and white photo of a street corner, New Orleans, Louisiana. Ol...
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New Orleans, Louisiana. Tanks for acetyline welding at the Herrin Comp...
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New Orleans, Louisiana. Loading a ship at the Poydras Street dock
Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944. More information about the FSA/OWI Collection is availabl... More
Canal - Commercial Trust & Savings Bank, 1529 Oretha Castle Haley Boul...
2016 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N2230 Survey number: HABS LA-208 Building/structure dates: ca. 1905- ca. 1910 Initial Construction
Gaillard House, 915-917 Saint Ann Street, New Orleans, Orleans Parish,...
Survey number: HABS LA-69 Public domain photograph - historical image of Louisiana, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
1436 Pauger Street (Cottage), New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-11 Survey number: HABS LA-23 Building/structure dates: ca. 1807 Initial Construction
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, Bienvenu Family Tomb, New Orleans, Orleans P...
2003 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: Pierre Antoine Bienvenu, born c. 1706, died c. 1771, was the son of Philippe and Francisca Bienvenu. Pierre Antoine Bienvenu married Marie Martha Devins, bor... More
Ferrera Tenement House II, 3421-3423 Danneel Street, New Orleans, Orle...
Significance: The Ferrera Tenement House II, located at 3421-3423 Daneel Street, is a contributing element to the Uptown New Orleans Historic District, a 750 block area listed on the National Register of Histor... More
Rabi Cottage, 1518 North Roman Street, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA
2012 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: The Creole Cottage was introduced to New Orleans by Haitian refugees in the 1790's. This style of house is popularly though to have evolved from the French an... More
Pitot House, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA
1992 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: Pitot House is an example of West Indies architecture. This type of construction is well suited to the climate of New Orleans which, like the West Indies, is... More
Pitot House, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA
1992 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: Pitot House is an example of West Indies architecture. This type of construction is well suited to the climate of New Orleans which, like the West Indies, is... More
Spanish Custom House, 1300 Moss Street, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, L...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-3 Survey number: HABS LA-18-3 Building/structure dates: ca. 1784 Initial Construction
Spanish Custom House, 1300 Moss Street, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, L...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-3 Survey number: HABS LA-18-3 Building/structure dates: ca. 1784 Initial Construction
Robert A. Grinnan House (Garconniere), 2221 Prytania Street, New Orlea...
Survey number: HABS LA-1121 Public domain photograph - historical image of Louisiana, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Royal Street (Commercial Buildings), New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N1253 Survey number: HABS LA-176
Royal Street (Commercial Buildings), New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N1253 Survey number: HABS LA-176
Royal Street (Commercial Buildings), New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N1253 Survey number: HABS LA-176
Old buildings in New Orleans, Louisiana
Picryl description: Public domain historical photograph of 1930s America during the Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Musee Rosette Rochon, 1515 Pauger Street, New Orleans, Orleans Parish,...
1999 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Honorable Mention Significance: Rosette Rochon was a wealthy free woman of color born in Mobile, Alabama in 1760. She was the daughter of Pierre Rochon, an early ship builder an... More
Louisiana State Bank, 403 Royal Street, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, L...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-8 Survey number: HABS LA-18-8 Building/structure dates: 1820 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 83004387
Jackson Barracks, Officers Quarters, 6400 Saint Claude Avenue, New Orl...
2009 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: Building No. 7 is the most northwest of the Officers' Quarters which flank the parade ground. It is gable ended with a two story Doric colonnade, and features... More
941 Bourbon Street (Cottage), New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-11 Survey number: HABS LA-24 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 70000255
941 Bourbon Street (Cottage), New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-11 Survey number: HABS LA-24 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 70000255
941 Bourbon Street (Cottage), New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-11 Survey number: HABS LA-24 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 70000255
Robinson-Jordan House, 1415 Third Street, New Orleans, Orleans Parish,...
Significance: The design of this house is often attributed to James Gallier, Jr., an outstanding architect practicing in New Orleans before the Civil War. Survey number: HABS LA-1156
Robinson-Jordan House, 1415 Third Street, New Orleans, Orleans Parish,...
Significance: The design of this house is often attributed to James Gallier, Jr., an outstanding architect practicing in New Orleans before the Civil War. Survey number: HABS LA-1156
Robinson-Jordan House, 1415 Third Street, New Orleans, Orleans Parish,...
Significance: The design of this house is often attributed to James Gallier, Jr., an outstanding architect practicing in New Orleans before the Civil War. Survey number: HABS LA-1156
LaRionda Cottage, 1218-1220 Burgundy Street, New Orleans, Orleans Pari...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-43 Survey number: HABS LA-192 Building/structure dates: 1811 Initial Construction
LaRionda Cottage, 1218-1220 Burgundy Street, New Orleans, Orleans Pari...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-43 Survey number: HABS LA-192 Building/structure dates: 1811 Initial Construction
A black and white photo of a street, New Orleans, Louisiana. Negro sec...
Picryl description: Public domain image of an industrial building, warehouse, depot, train station, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Otis Hall, 1828 Calhoun Street, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA
Significance: The dwelling located at No. 1828 Calhoun Street is a contributing element to the Uptown New Orleans Historic District, a 750 block area listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. ... More
Troxler-Psayla Cottage, 919 Saint Philip Street, New Orleans, Orleans ...
Survey number: HABS LA-196 Public domain photograph of architectural diagram, building plan, section, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Bosworth-Hammond House, 1126 Washington Avenue, New Orleans, Orleans P...
Survey number: HABS LA-1143 Public domain photograph - historical image of Louisiana, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Bosworth-Hammond House, 1126 Washington Avenue, New Orleans, Orleans P...
Survey number: HABS LA-1143 Public domain photograph - historical image of Louisiana, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
St. Elizabeth's Orphanage, 1314 Napoleon Avenue, New Orleans, Orleans ...
1997 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Third Place Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N367 Survey number: HABS LA-1266
St. Elizabeth's Orphanage, 1314 Napoleon Avenue, New Orleans, Orleans ...
1997 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Third Place Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N367 Survey number: HABS LA-1266
St. Elizabeth's Orphanage, 1314 Napoleon Avenue, New Orleans, Orleans ...
1997 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Third Place Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N367 Survey number: HABS LA-1266
Beauregard House, 1113 Chartres Street, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, L...
Public domain scan of an architecture diagram, plan, or drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.
Marine Hospital, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA
Public domain photograph of hospital building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Chesneau Mansion, 533 Saint Louis Street, New Orleans, Orleans Parish,...
1988 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Honorable Mention Significance: The Chesneau Mansion, situated along St. Louis Street in the renowned Quarter Francaise of New Orleans is one of the finest examples of late eight... More
Louisiana Sugar Exchange, North Front & Bienville Streets, New Orleans...
Significance: By the middle of the nineteenth century, the Louisiana sugar industry had become one of the major economic forces of the state, and in 1882 it was deemed necessary to create a separate exchange fo... More
Lombard Manor House, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA
1989 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-117 Survey number: HABS LA-1197 Building/structure dates: 1826 Initial Construction Building/structure date... More
U.S. Branch Mint, 400 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, L...
Public domain photograph - historical image of Louisiana, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, Malard Family Tomb, New Orleans, Orleans Par...
2003 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: The Malard family tomb was built in the 1840s by architect J.N.B. de Pouilly. de Pouilly was known locally for his mortuary architecture, and the Malard tomb... More
First Skyscraper, 638 Royal Street, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-13 Survey number: HABS LA-21 Building/structure dates: ca. 1800 Initial Construction
First Skyscraper, 638 Royal Street, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-13 Survey number: HABS LA-21 Building/structure dates: ca. 1800 Initial Construction
Sindos-Latorre-Boucvalt House, 1025 Saint Louis Street, New Orleans, O...
1994 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Second Place Significance: The site at 1025 St. Louis Street, near North Rampart Street and the Faubourg Treme, was owned during the early years of New Orleans history by free pe... More
Pumping Station No. 6, Orpheum Avenue & Hyacinth Street, New Orleans, ...
STORED OFF SITE AND ON SITE. mchr 1993 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: Pumping Station No. 6 is the oldest station in the city still in use and was placed on the National Register of Historic Pla... More
Phillis Wheatley Elementary School, 2300 Dumaine Street, New Orleans, ...
Significance: The Phillis Wheatley Elementary School located at 2300 Dumaine Street, New Orleans, exemplified International Style educational buildings in the state of Louisiana. Built between 1953 and 1955, th... More
Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship hull, port, harbor, ...
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U.S. Coast Guard Cutter WHITE SUMAC, U.S. Coast Guard 8th District Bas...
Public domain photograph - historical image of Louisiana, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter WHITE SUMAC, U.S. Coast Guard 8th District Bas...
Public domain photograph - historical image of Louisiana, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter WHITE SUMAC, U.S. Coast Guard 8th District Bas...
Public domain photograph - historical image of Louisiana, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Cousin Cottage, 1231 Marais Street, Faubourg Treme, New Orleans, Orlea...
2001 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: This single story townhouse is of a type known as a "banquette cottage" or sidewalk cottage in New Orleans. This type became popular as replacement houses, p... More
Albert Hamilton Brevard House, 1239 First Street, New Orleans, Orleans...
Significance: The Brevard House is similar in general concept and in many details to a great number of large, impressive, pre-Civil War Garden District homes, such as the Dabney House (HABS No. LA-1113) at 2265... More
Albert Hamilton Brevard House, 1239 First Street, New Orleans, Orleans...
Significance: The Brevard House is similar in general concept and in many details to a great number of large, impressive, pre-Civil War Garden District homes, such as the Dabney House (HABS No. LA-1113) at 2265... More
Gallier House, 1132 Royal Street, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA
Public domain scan of an architecture diagram, architectural drawing, building plan, or design, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.
Gallier House, 1132 Royal Street, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA
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Gallier House, 1132 Royal Street, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA
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Arsenal, 615 Saint Peter Street, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-6 Survey number: HABS LA-18-6 Building/structure dates: 1839 Initial Construction
Arsenal, 615 Saint Peter Street, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-6 Survey number: HABS LA-18-6 Building/structure dates: 1839 Initial Construction
U.S. Custom House, 423 Canal Street, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA
Significance: The structure is architecturally significant, not only because of its monumental size, but also because of the unusual foundation system on which it rests. This system was quite common in the mid... More
U.S. Custom House, 423 Canal Street, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA
Significance: The structure is architecturally significant, not only because of its monumental size, but also because of the unusual foundation system on which it rests. This system was quite common in the mid... More
Jackson Barracks, Officers Quarters, 6400 Saint Claude Avenue, New Orl...
2009 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: Building No. 8 is located at the north end of the parade ground, and is one of four buildings that comprise the quadrangle of enlisted men's quarters. It feat... More
Jackson Barracks, Officers Quarters, 6400 Saint Claude Avenue, New Orl...
2009 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: Building No. 8 is located at the north end of the parade ground, and is one of four buildings that comprise the quadrangle of enlisted men's quarters. It feat... More
Ferrera Tenement House 1, 3417-3419 Danneel Street, New Orleans, Orlea...
Significance: The Ferrera Tenement House, located at 3417-3419 Danneel Street, is a contributing element to the Uptown New Orleans Historic District, a 750 block area listed on the National Register of Historic... More
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, Front Entrance Gate, New Orleans, Orleans Pa...
2003 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: The Front Entrance Gate of Saint Louis Cemetery Number one is wrought iron with some integration of cast iron decoration. The cast iron pieces are the spear-... More
Central Congregational Church, South Liberty & Cleveland Avenue, New O...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-14 Survey number: HABS LA-22 Building/structure dates: 1846 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1935 Demolished
Central Congregational Church, South Liberty & Cleveland Avenue, New O...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-14 Survey number: HABS LA-22 Building/structure dates: 1846 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1935 Demolished
Central Congregational Church, South Liberty & Cleveland Avenue, New O...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-14 Survey number: HABS LA-22 Building/structure dates: 1846 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1935 Demolished
1617-1619 Teche Street (House), New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA
Significance: Date of construction: 1899. Architect: Unknown. Late Victorian. Wood frame. One story on brick piers. Front porch with spindlework frieze supported by openwork; original slate roof and chimne... More
Henry E. Braden House, Block 509, 2000 Louisiana Avenue, New Orleans, ...
Significance: The Henry E. Braden House is a two-story, Prairie-style dwelling commissioned by prominent black businessman and community leader Henry R. Braden in 1925. The building was designed by the New Orl... More
Roy Hall, 1820 Calhoun Street, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA
Significance: The dwelling is a contributing element to the Uptown New Orleans Historic District. The Uptown District is significant on a state level for its diverse architectural collection of dwellings that w... More
Roy Hall, 1820 Calhoun Street, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA
Significance: The dwelling is a contributing element to the Uptown New Orleans Historic District. The Uptown District is significant on a state level for its diverse architectural collection of dwellings that w... More
New Orleans City Railroad Company, Canal Station, Square 365, bounded ...
Significance: Buildings 1 and 2 at Canal Station were constructed in 1861 and 1887 as carbarns in support of the operation of the New Orleans City Railroad Company. The design, construction, and modification o... More
New Orleans City Railroad Company, Canal Station, Square 365, bounded ...
Significance: Buildings 1 and 2 at Canal Station were constructed in 1861 and 1887 as carbarns in support of the operation of the New Orleans City Railroad Company. The design, construction, and modification o... More
New Orleans City Railroad Company, Canal Station, Square 365, bounded ...
Significance: Buildings 1 and 2 at Canal Station were constructed in 1861 and 1887 as carbarns in support of the operation of the New Orleans City Railroad Company. The design, construction, and modification o... More
Valery Nichols House, 723 Toulouse Street, New Orleans, Orleans Parish...
Significance: ...there have been no historical events of importance connected with the house, but because it is typical and centrally located, it could have served as the setting for many of the stories of the ... More
Pontalba Buildings, 1850 House, Jackson Square, New Orleans, Orleans P...
1996 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N364 Survey number: HABS LA-1259-A National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 74000934
Pontalba Buildings, 1850 House, Jackson Square, New Orleans, Orleans P...
1996 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N364 Survey number: HABS LA-1259-A National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 74000934
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter WHITE HOLLY, U.S. Coast Guard 8th District Bas...
Significance: WHITE HOLLY was originally constructed as a yard lighter YF 341 for the U.S. Navy YF 257 class. This class of vessel provided logistical support to naval operations during World War II. Followin... More
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter WHITE HOLLY, U.S. Coast Guard 8th District Bas...
Significance: WHITE HOLLY was originally constructed as a yard lighter YF 341 for the U.S. Navy YF 257 class. This class of vessel provided logistical support to naval operations during World War II. Followin... More
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter WHITE HOLLY, U.S. Coast Guard 8th District Bas...
Significance: WHITE HOLLY was originally constructed as a yard lighter YF 341 for the U.S. Navy YF 257 class. This class of vessel provided logistical support to naval operations during World War II. Followin... More
Archbishopric, 1114 Chartres Street, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA
See also HABS No. LA-1101-41, Ursuline's Row Houses, for related information. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-2 Survey number: HABS LA-18-2 National Register of Historic Places N... More
Archbishopric, 1114 Chartres Street, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA
See also HABS No. LA-1101-41, Ursuline's Row Houses, for related information. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-2 Survey number: HABS LA-18-2 National Register of Historic Places N... More
Archbishopric, 1114 Chartres Street, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA
See also HABS No. LA-1101-41, Ursuline's Row Houses, for related information. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-2 Survey number: HABS LA-18-2 National Register of Historic Places N... More
Villa Meilleur, 1418 Governor Nicholls Street, New Orleans, Orleans Pa...
1989 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Second Place Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-57 Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N2023 Survey number: HABS LA-1216 Buil... More
Villa Meilleur, 1418 Governor Nicholls Street, New Orleans, Orleans Pa...
1989 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Second Place Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-57 Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N2023 Survey number: HABS LA-1216 Buil... More
Villa Meilleur, 1418 Governor Nicholls Street, New Orleans, Orleans Pa...
1989 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Second Place Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-57 Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N2023 Survey number: HABS LA-1216 Buil... More
Presbytere, Jackson Square, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-5 Survey number: HABS LA-18-5 Building/structure dates: ca. 1813 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 70000257
Presbytere, Jackson Square, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-5 Survey number: HABS LA-18-5 Building/structure dates: ca. 1813 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 70000257
Presbytere, Jackson Square, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-5 Survey number: HABS LA-18-5 Building/structure dates: ca. 1813 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 70000257
Presbytere, Jackson Square, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-5 Survey number: HABS LA-18-5 Building/structure dates: ca. 1813 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 70000257
Spanish Fort, Bayou Saint John at Lake Pontchartrain, New Orleans, Orl...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-12 Survey number: HABS LA-18-25 Building/structure dates: 1808 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 83000530
Spanish Fort, Bayou Saint John at Lake Pontchartrain, New Orleans, Orl...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-12 Survey number: HABS LA-18-25 Building/structure dates: 1808 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 83000530
Spanish Fort, Bayou Saint John at Lake Pontchartrain, New Orleans, Orl...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-12 Survey number: HABS LA-18-25 Building/structure dates: 1808 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 83000530