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* 05/11/2008

Old Absinthe House continues to charm
In 1918, Aleister Crowley, the British occultist and writer, composed a lyrical essay on absinthe and aesthetics titled "The Green Goddess." He wrote his essay not in London or Paris, but in New Orleans – the absinthe capital of the United States.

* 04/13/2008

Historic buildings: Guillot House a treasured Creole Cottage
It is easy to classify a small, quaint residence in the French Quarter as a "Creole Cottage," but within this building type comes a series of variations. Like most building styles, designs change over time to accommodate larger living areas and growing families.

* 03/31/2008

Hermann-Grima House: An architectural treasure
French Quarter architecture is not limited to one style or period, but instead, is a working timetable of foreign influences and architectural trends. Understandably, French and Spanish styles are most prominent; however, a classic Federal-style building can be found at 820 St. Louis Street.

* 03/09/2008

Historic Buildings: The Arsenal
New Orleans has a storied military history, much of which can be traced back to the Louisiana Arsenal, located at 615 St. Peter Street. In the shadows of internationally renowned buildings such as the Presbytère, St. Louis Cathedral and Cabildo, the state Arsenal has played an equally important role in military conflicts since its construction in 1839.  

* 02/16/2008

Historic Buildings: Preservation Hall hasn't changed much in 190 years
Few buildings can boast a more genuine and unaltered presence in the French Quarter than Preservation Hall, located at 726 St. Peter Street.  The building exudes a subtle and quiet charm that has virtually been unaltered since its erection in 1817.  The simple exterior, however, is not indicative of the intricate jazz that has filled the rooms since the early 1960’s.

* 01/19/2008

Historic buildings: Nearly 200 years old, Napoleon House's architecture stands test of time
The name itself exudes both elegance and intrigue: The Napoleon House.  The Nicholas Girod House, better known as the Napoleon House, carries with it a treasured past of romance and legend. 

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About Stephen McNair:

Stephen McNair is an architectural historian from the Vieux Carre' Commission. He will periodically write about historic buildings in the city. He says that if you took almost any building in the French Quarter and placed it in another city, that it would become the most interesting building there. Here, he feels that some take N.O.'s unique and historic buildings for granted, so he'll offer his perspective on some of the more and less well known historic buildings in our city.

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