History

Sue Strachan has delved into the history of New Orleans architecture and culture.  

What do Big Shot soda and LaCroix water have in common? (More than you probably think.)

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Bourbon Street nightclub memorabilia just a small portion of New Orleans nostalgia in attorney’s office

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The Loujon Press adds a new chapter to New Orleans literary legacy

 
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1884 Beaux Arts Beauty in the French Quarter is now a parking lot

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After New Orleans Main Library checked out, K&B Plaza checked in

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Palm Terrace is little Los Angeles in the heart of Uptown

 
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Annunciation Street site of old Schwegmann’s now being converted into apartment complex

Carriage house incorporated into apartment building is a reminder of Julia Street’s past

Cast for beauty and function, Canal Street building finds a new life as a boutique hotel

 
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Fire, Carnival balls and Intrigue: The French Opera House lived up to the drama

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Lighthouse on Camp Street a beacon for the curious

Luling Mansion off Esplanade a site of opulence, tragedy

 
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Not-so-neutral design lets Swiss chalet-style home stand out in New Orleans

Old Mama Rosa’s meets new-school design: A peek at big changes for a New Orleans landmark

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Old U.S. Mint makes a mark in the French Quarter

 
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Part 1: This New Orleans restaurant has been owned by an Alciatore, a Tujague and a Brennan

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Part 2: Reader’s chime in with memories of old Parkway building at City Park Avenue and Dumaine Streets

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The Chloe opens on St. Charles Avenue, with homegrown sophistication (and tales of cat ghosts)

 
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Glowing up with the Columns: Rejuvenation is a natural progression for this storied gathering place