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Illustration of a picturesque courtyard with plants and a lamppost surrounded by two-story buildings featuring balconies and shutters. The area is paved, giving it a quaint, serene atmosphere.

Our Buildings

HNOC’s 14 historic buildings, spread over three blocks of the French Quarter, are foundational parts of our collection. Explore illustrated timelines of their architectural histories here.

A two-story yellow building with arched windows and black shutters stands on a busy street. People walk by, with some stopping to look at the storefront displays. A black wrought-iron balcony decorates the facade above.
A historic brick building with ornate architectural details, featuring arched windows and decorative stone accents. The facade displays signage for the Second City Courthouse and Loop Track Police Station. The building sits between two other structures.
A two-story building with a pink facade and green shutters in a historic style. The ground floor has large windows and doors surrounded by columns. There are potted plants at the entrance, and a balcony runs along the second floor.
A historic two-story building with a peach facade and ornate black wrought-iron balcony in a sunny street. The building has shuttered windows, a small upper window, and a metal fence at the entrance. Shadows are cast on the wall.
A small, one-story building with three green doors and shutters, located on a quiet street. The building has a simple, sloped roof and is flanked by brick structures. The scene is lit by bright sunlight under a clear blue sky.
A charming courtyard with brick flooring features a traditional black lamppost in the center. Surrounding the area are lush green plants, and behind is a two-story building with ornate wrought-iron balconies and tall windows.
Two-story building with peach-colored facade and green shutters. Balcony with white railings spans the front. Below are arched and rectangular doorways. Clear blue sky above. Quiet street in the foreground.
A corner view of a historic building with beige walls, arched windows, and green signs displaying Balconies. The ground floor has large windows and a door, while the upper floors feature French doors with small balconies. Cloudy sky above.
A two-story red building with green shutters and white doors stands on a street corner under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. A wrought-iron fence and trees are visible on the left, with sunlight casting a lens flare across the scene.
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416 Chartres Street: The Chef Paul Prudhomme Building

Two-story brick building, originally constructed in 1834

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A street view of 416 Chartres Street

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A detailed historical map of San Franciscos downtown, circa 1906. The buildings are color-coded: red for those damaged in the earthquake and yellow for those destroyed by fire. Streets are clearly marked, with a coastal line at the bottom.

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Discovering Stained Glass in New Orleans

How a Michigan widower found inspiration in the sacred glasswork of the Crescent City.

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Ain’t Dere No More

We asked locals to rank their most beloved bygone buildings.

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A nun stands outside a building with three large arched windows. She is facing the windows, holding a book. The building is white with some visible plants and a tree on the right. The scene has a quiet, contemplative atmosphere.

Mother St. Croix Photographs of Ursuline Convent

The ebullient nun documented her cloisters, sisters, and pupils with care and skill. In doing so she became the earliest known woman to photographically record daily life in New Orleans

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Etching of a courtyard in New Orleans by Louis Conrad Rosenberg. The scene features tables, chairs, a large tree, a fountain at the center, and buildings in the background. There are people seated and walking, adding a lively atmosphere to the setting.

The Court of Two Sisters

A pictorial memento of the landmark restaurant’s history

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A person stands outdoors, holding a translucent fabric over their head against a textured wall. The shadow casts an intricate pattern on the wall. A potted plant and some grass are visible in the foreground.

Clarence John Laughlin Archive

Through his dreamlike black-and-white images, the surrealist Louisiana photographer explored, amplified, and commented on the mystique of the South.

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Vieux Carré Survey Case Study

This case study uses HNOC’s Vieux Carré Survey to trace the evolution of the Ursuline Convent and its surroundings.
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A black-and-white vintage map showing the layout of St. Marys School and the Archbishops Residence at the intersection of Ursuline Street and another street. The map includes detailed building outlines and street names.

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Cover of Henry Howard: Louisiana’s Architect by Robert S. Brantley, featuring a historic white mansion with columns and a large porch, surrounded by green trees and a manicured lawn.

Henry Howard: Louisiana’s Architect

by Robert S. Brantley with Victor McGee

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Cover of Creole World by Richard Sexton. Features an old, weathered building facade with a mix of colorful, peeling paint. A gated window is prominent, along with text detailing the books focus on New Orleans and the Latin Caribbean.

Creole World: Photographs of New Orleans and the Latin Caribbean Sphere

by Richard Sexton
with essays by Jay D. Edwards and John H. Lawrence
 

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Illustrated historic crest featuring helmets, swords, and flags. Central text reads Spanish New Orleans and the Caribbean with a bilingual subtitle, La Nueva Orleans y el Caribe españoles.

Spanish New Orleans and the Caribbean / La Nueva Orleans y el Caribe españoles

edited by Alfred E. Lemmon

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A group of people gathers around a table in a room with golden walls and blue patterned carpet. They appear to be discussing something on the table. A large light fixture is set up above them. The room is decorated with red chairs.
HNOC in the News

HNOC’s Lydia Blackmore Becomes Guest Antiques Expert on TV

November 23, 2023
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A pedestrian walks past the former K-Paul's Louisiana Kitchen on Chartres Street in New Orleans.
HNOC in the News

NOLA.com: This Former French Quarter Restaurant Will Now Tell New Orleans History After $6.4M Renovation

July 7, 2025
“The Times Picayune” checks in on the progress of HNOC’s renovation of 416 Chartres Street, the former site of K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen.
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Press Release

HNOC Names Former K-Paul’s Restaurant Building in Honor of Chef Paul Prudhomme

December 4, 2025
A special dedication marks the completion of the Historic New Orleans Collection’s renovation of 416 Chartres Street.
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