New Orleans Architecture 1849: Historic PhotographThis vintage photograph, captured by Frances Benjamin Johnston, showcases the architectural elegance of New Orleans, Louisiana, specifically within Orleans Parish. The image features a notable building constructed in 1849, a testament to the citys rich architectural heritage. The Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which includes this photograph, aimed to document significant structures across the region, providing invaluable insights

and rolling coastal hills

reflective of the regions historical style

Her image not only illustrates the architectural details

now demolished

constructed between 1850 and 1861 for Charles Green

Johnston was a prominent photographer

highlights the intricate balconies and passageways typical of the regions unique urban landscape

FRAMED PRINTS AVAILABLE HERE Beautifully restored map of Stafford Springs

a hallmark of the regions early architecture

Connecticut

A resource for historians and enthusiasts alike

is renowned for her contributions to documenting American architecture