Irish Channel: A National Historic District
The Irish Channel showcases colorful New Orleans architecture and played a pivotal role in jazz's development.
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Former Protestant Orphans Home, circa 1887
Built as an orphanage, this Romanesque Revival-style building was converted into a residential and retail space in the 1990s.
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McClellan-Schanzer House, circa 1868
This home features a gallery that has rows of columns on all sides.
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Bogart-Lee House, circa 1849-50
The fine details of this unusual Greek Revival-style home include an unusual side gallery entered through the front door.
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John Turpin Home, circa 1853
Designed by famed architect James Gallier, Jr. and built for John Turpin, a partner in his firm, this Greek Revival-style home was likely a model for Gallier’s own house in the French Quarter at 1132 Royal Street.
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Former Home of Nick Larocca
This house of jazz significance was the former home of the bandleader for the Original Dixieland Jazz Band.
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Former City of Lafayette Courthouse, circa 1836
This structure is the “rare and undoubtedly best example of the Egyptian Revival style in the New Orleans area,” according to late architect Sam Wilson. Built in 1836 by Benjamin Buisson, the Egyptian Temple features — winged solar disks above the door and windows — were added during a remodel in the 1890s.
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Grigson-Sanders House, circa 1835
This early cottage has a center hall plan and double galleries on the front facade.