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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYRJ_edward-a-davis-house_New-Orleans-LA.html
The Greek Revival design by architect William A. Freret was built for Edward A. Davis in 1859. Dr. and Mrs Herman de Bachelle Seebold purchased the home in 1944 and donated the mansion, furnishings and art in 1965 to the Women's Guild of the New O…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYR3_colonel-shorts-villa_New-Orleans-LA.html
Built in 1859 forColonel Robert H. Shortof Kentucky, commission merchant, Henry Howard, architect, Robert Huyghe, builder.In 1832 this property, which was part of the Lavaudais Plantation was subdivided into city squares.September 1, 1863 the hous…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYR2_maisonette-creole_New-Orleans-LA.html
In 1832 this site was a part of Jefferson Parish and was known as the Livaudais Plantation. In the late 90's it was occupied as an English Apothecary and owned by R.N. Girland. Restored by Fannie Mae Goldman, 1960
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYR0_lafayette-cemetery-no-1_New-Orleans-LA.html
Established in 1833 by the City of LafayetteThe square was acquired from Cornelius Hurst and the cemetery laid out by Benjamin Buisson, city surveyor.This was part of the Livaudais Plantation which had been subdivided into city squares in 1832The …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYQZ_dedroit-residence_New-Orleans-LA.html
John "Johnny" DeDroit (1892-1988) cornetist, and bandleader, lived here at 737 Henry Clay Avenue from 1929 until 1933. He was a cornet soloist at the age 12 at the Winter Garden Theater on Baronne St., and subsequently played every New Orleans the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYQX_former-site-of-holy-family-sisters-convent_New-Orleans-LA.html
The old Orleans Ballroom built in 1817, served a number of purposes over the decades. Its most unique function was as a convent, orphanage, and school for the Sisters of the Holy Family, a religious community of negro nuns, now located on the Chef…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYQV_quartier-general-de-la-garde-municipale_New-Orleans-LA.html
SiteQuartier General de laGarde Municipale 1726Site & Walls &El Calabozo 1770Donated to the Louisiana State MuseumByW. Ratcliffe Irby 1922
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYQG_u-s-branch-bank_New-Orleans-LA.html
1805First home & domicile ofUrsuline Nunson arrival from France1727
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYP9_thomas-house_New-Orleans-LA.html
Built in 1827 by John Mitchell and Isaac Lambert for Dr. Pierre Thomas, who acquired the site from the city.The house was remodeled and a new kitchen constructed for Dr. Thomas by Joseph Desjardin in 1844.The Federal-style townhouse remained in th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYP8_louis-j-dufilho_New-Orleans-LA.html
In this shop on this site Louis J. DufilhoPracticed pharmacy as one of the first of his profession to have been licensed in the United States (no later than 1816). Pharmacist Dufilho symbolizes the beginning of a system of certifying the professio…