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New Hampshire Covered Bridges

New Hampshire
Added: August 21, 2008

Check out these covered bridges all located in New Hampshire.


The New Orleans Freedman’s Bureau

Emily Levings
Added: July 7, 2008

One of New Orleans wealthiest and most prominent citizens, John Thornhill was evicted from the city in 1863 because he refused to sign an oath of allegiance to the Union. The house and all its fine possessions were expropriated by General Butler and occupied by Federal officers.


S. A. Bendheim Ltd. looks to the future as it celebrates 80 Years in Specialty Glass Business

Yuliya Kutuzava
Added: May 21, 2008

S.A. Bendheim Co., Inc. has passed its 80-year milestone in the specialty glass industry. Bendheim’s founders persevered through the Great Depression, laying the foundation to become one of today’s largest, most eco-friendly and diversified sources for specialty glass.


More drawings from the sketchbook of Lloyd Sensat..the Acropolis

Lloyd Sensat
Added: May 5, 2008

Greece is the birthplace of western civilization. Because of this it is part of our past too. The Greek Revival style of architecture inspired my beloved Louisiana plantation houses. It was a place I was destined to visit.


Old Jefferson College a River Road Masterpiece

Lloyd Sensat
Added: May 5, 2008

Old Jefferson College is one of the most spectacular complex of buildings on the Great River Road.When Gov. Andre Roman signed legislation incorporating the college in 1831, he described it as an institution where our sons can complete their studies without leaving their native land to study in schools from which they would return as strangers to our manners, our customs,and above all our climate.


Our Favorite Hacienda

Lloyd Sensat
Added: April 27, 2008

In the Yucatan of Mexico there are numerous haciendas. They are the equivalent of our Louisiana plantations.


Live music for the My New Orleans

Rosemary James
Added: March 31, 2008

LIVE music for the My New Orleans series is supported by a grant from the New Orleans Musicians' Clinic.


The Dance Begins

Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art
Added: March 28, 2008


Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art Celebrates Rebuilding

Marjie Gowdy
Added: March 28, 2008

The centerpiece of rebuilding for the Gulf Coast two years after Hurricane Katrina.


The AAAM before and after

Joseph Crain
Added: March 28, 2008

Katrina was still a vague distant threat passing Florida’s tip.


Louisiana Folktale: The Treasure that is Parlange

Lloyd Sensat
Added: March 12, 2008

Living with and among our history and architecture is innately southern.  It is with you all the time in the south.


Louisiana Folktale: A Plantation Interlude in Exile

Lloyd Sensat
Added: March 10, 2008

While we were in exile from Hurricane Katrina at Gene's sister's house in Pineville, La., we met with Scott and Kathryn Anderson at the Bennett Plantation house and store on its original site.


Reflections of time in New Orleans

Llyod Sensat
Added: March 7, 2008

Times are not good here. The city is crumbling into ashes.


Tulane Master’s In Preservation Studies Students, Faculty and Friends on the Adriatic Coast Spring 2006 Semester Study Tour

Lloyd Sensat
Added: March 7, 2008

The Adriatic Coast has to be Europe's best kept secrets.


Freyhan Foundation Has Ambitious Goal Of Preserving Splendid Early Structure As Cultural Center And Museum Of Early Jewish Culture

Anne Butler
Added: March 5, 2008

The Freyhan Foundation’s goal is to preserve an historic school building as a community cultural center, site for exhibits and performances of all sorts, as well as permanent home of museum exhibits in tribute to the contributions of the area’s Jewish community in the 19th century. Pauline Friedman, granddaughter of Julius Freyhan, left her entire collection of family photographs to the museum.


Creole Thrift by Angele Parlange Book Review

Lloyd Sensat
Added: October 2, 2007


Travels with Brian Sands

Brian Sands
Added: October 1, 2007


Personal Reflections on IPTW 2006

A.A. Krishnan
Added: October 1, 2007


The Pied Piper of Preservation

Ann Green; Photography By Mary Lou Uttermohlen
Added: April 15, 2007

It's a tranquil day in the historic town of Trinidad, Cuba. As a lone motorcyclist clatters down a narrow, cobbled street, Tulane University architecture professor Eugene Cizek strolls past colorful Creole-style cottages.