History through Architecture

The architecture in New Orleans is a look into the history of this diverse city. The architecture in New Orleans is how the city speaks to the world. There are many different beautiful and historic places to visit on your trip through this old city, these places offer a look into the voice of New Orleans.
The 1850 House
523 St. Ann St., Lower Pontalba Bldg., Jackson Square, New Orleans, LA 70116


This house shows what middle class life was like during the most prosperous period in New Orleans' history.

The Academy of the Sacred Heart Chapel
4521 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70115
      

Basin St. Station
501 Basin St., New Orleans, LA 70112
   

"Basin St. Station, formerly the New Orleans Terminal Company, is a historical touchstone that remains in what was once the transportation crossroad of the city of New Orleans. Today Basin St. Station embodies the preservation of a rare vestige of the five railways stations and their associated buildings that served Downtown New Orleans in the early 20th century.
Valentino New Orleans Hotels'Basin St. Station is a four story development with adjoining landscape parking, the first floor containing a visitor information center, educational community exhibit and performance venues, a walking tour kiosk, a coffee shop and Louisiana gift shop." (neworleansonline.com)

Laura: A Creole Plantation
2247 La Hwy. 18 River Rd., Vacherie, LA 70090
            

"Named 'Top travel attraction in Louisiana' by LA Travel Promotion Assn. Daily tours based on Laura's memoirs of detailed life on the 1805 Creole plantation. 50 minutes from New Orleans." (neworleansonline.com)


When taking the walk through history in New Orleans, remember the city speaks through it's Architecture.