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Squandered Heritage Vintage

An archival look back at the early stories, photographs, and investigations from The Lens’ landmark Squandered Heritageseries. This category revisits original reports on demolished homes, lost neighborhoods, and preservation battles that helped define New Orleans’ modern landscape.

OFF the FEMA List

by Karen Gadbois February 9, 2007 Updated November 7, 2019

HDLC Agenda

by Laureen Lentz February 7, 2007 Updated November 7, 2019

Demo du Jour : 3921-25 Washington Ave.

by Laureen Lentz February 6, 2007 Updated November 7, 2019

2126-2132 Tulane Ave {3rd Ward}

by Laureen Lentz February 1, 2007 Updated November 7, 2019

3201 Calhoun St {Claiborne University}

by Karen Gadbois February 1, 2007 Updated November 7, 2019

9005 Olive Street {Carrollton Hollygrove}

by Karen Gadbois January 31, 2007 Updated November 7, 2019

8917 Olive Street {Carrollton Hollygrove}

by Karen Gadbois January 31, 2007 Updated November 7, 2019

Demo du jour : Dunkin Donuts on St. Charles Ave. {1st Ward}

by Laureen Lentz January 30, 2007 Updated November 7, 2019

314 N. Gayoso St. {4th Ward}

by Laureen Lentz January 30, 2007 Updated November 7, 2019

315 S. Clark St. {3rd Ward}

by Laureen Lentz January 30, 2007 Updated November 7, 2019

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