The Great Days of the Garden District, and the Old City of Lafayette
by Ray Samuel Martha Ann Brett Samuel
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About This Book
"The Great Days of the Garden District" by Martha Ann Brett Samuel and Ray Samuel is a historical account of the old City of Lafayette and its residential area, the Garden District. Published in 1961, the book details the growth and development of Lafayette City, its incorporation into New Orleans, and the evolution of the Garden District. Through vivid descriptions, the authors explore the architectural heritage, social dynamics, and economic activities of the region during the 19th century, offering a comprehensive overview of a significant period in New Orleans' history.
Chapters (27)(click to expand)
- THE GREAT DAYS OF THE GARDEN DISTRICT And the Old City of Lafayette
- PREFACE
- Acknowledgment
- A LAFAYETTE CITY STORY
- THE GREAT DAYS OF THE GARDEN DISTRICT
- LOUISE S. McGEHEE SCHOOL 2343 Prytania Street
- The Main Building
- HARRY MERRITT LANE HOUSE 1238 Philip Street
- FORMER HARRIS-MAGINNIS-CRASSON HOUSE 2127 Prytania Street
- ATWOOD L. RICE, JR. HOUSE 1220 Philip Street
- THOMAS JORDAN HOUSE 1415 Third Street
- THOMAS B. FAVROT HOUSE 1448 Fourth Street
- BRYAN BELL HOUSE 1331 Third Street
- ADELAIDE L. BRENNAN HOUSE 2507 Prytania Street
- FRANK G. STRACHAN HOUSE 1134 First Street
- THOMAS M. TERRY HOUSE 1417 Third Street
- GEORGE G. WESTFELDT HOUSE 2340 Prytania Street
- JOHN A. MMAHAT HOUSE 1239 First Street
- THOMAS NORTON BERNARD HOUSE 1328 Harmony Street
- GEORGE A. COIRON HOUSE 2926 St. Charles Avenue
- JOHN B. HOBSON HOUSE 1224 Jackson Avenue
- CHESTER A. MEHURIN HOUSE 1427 Second Street
- LELAND S. MONTGOMERY HOUSE 1506 Seventh Street
- BILLUPS P. PERCY HOUSE 1236 First Street
- ALBERT J. RUHLMAN HOUSE 2336 St. Charles Avenue
- JOSEPH V. SCHLOSSER HOUSE 1240 Sixth Street
- SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY
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