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Mark Folse from “The Wet Bank Guide”:http://wetbankguide.blogspot.com/ sent me a photo of a house on the “FEMA list.”:http://www.crt.state.la.us/culturalassets/fema106/readnotice.asp?NoticeID=19 It seemed from the photo that the house was in pretty good shape. I have been back three times because I could not believe that this house was in need of demolition. I looked around and although […]

There are a lot of mighty cliches about houses. But now that flooded New Orleans seems to live life out loud and in public our houses are the constant chatter we live with while riding down the streets of our beautiful City. For some reason this house was making a lot of chatter when I […]

For a list of the addresses and to comment on the historic significance of the buildings, “visit”:http://www.crt.state.la.us/culturalassets/fema106/readnotice.asp?NoticeID=19 Comments can be submitted to FEMA for a 15 day period beginning on Thursday, October 5 at the above website or by regular mail to: FEMA TRO Historic Preservation – 2nd Floor 800 West Commerce Road Harahan, Louisiana […]

The Irish Channel is located below the Garden District near the river. It did not flood. *Irish peasants fleeing the potato famine in the 1840s and 1850s debarked at Adele Street and were channeled from there to the rest of the country.* For more information on this “Neighborhood”:http://www.gnocdc.org/orleans/2/70/snapshot.html Just recieved the latest agenda for the […]

This listing came from the FEMA website which is open for “public comment”:http://www.crt.state.la.us/culturalassets/fema106/readnotice.asp?NoticeID=23 They are encouraging public participation. Address: 1435 Elysian Fields Av Owner: Rene’ Norfleet Tax Bill: 38W105911 Property Description: Sq 617 Lot 6 Elysian Flds 32 X 112 Sgle/Fr 7/Rm S/R Planning District: Marigny, Bywater, St. Claude, St. Roch, Desire Flood Zone: B […]

*DENIED [6-0] based on the fair condition and architectural significance* Oct 9 Meeting Results *RESULT: Denied* In spite of the water depth in this part of town the house looks like it weathered the last year pretty well. Owner Mike Keller has applied to demolish this shotgun double residence to be replaced with a vacant […]

HISTORIC DISTRICT LANDMARKS COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA 9:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 13, 2006 City Council Chambers, City Hall Algiers Point 216 Olivier Street Appeal of ARC recommendations regarding the installation of louvered metal shutters at all openings. Owner/applicant, Kermit Maronge. Bywater 623-26 Gallier Street Appeal for a no action taken on the proposal for the retention […]

*Regarding these buildings proposed for demolition that FEMA, in consultation with SHPO, has found eligible for the National Register, FEMA is requesting the aid of the public in identifying alternatives to demolition. Any member of the public who has specific practical information on feasible alternatives to demolition for any of these buildings is encouraged to […]

This is another FEMA proposed “demolition”:http://www.crt.state.la.us/culturalassets/fema106/readnotice.asp?NoticeID=19 They are looking for public comment. Address: 3612 Banks St Owner: Philip Page Tax Bill: 105301708 Property Description: Sq 712 Lot 18 Banks 30 8X108 ** Planning District: Mid-City Flood Zone: A4 Damage Assessment Estimated Flood Depth: 6.5 Flood Duration (days): 14 Damage Report: 62.65%

Uptown/Jefferson City 5323 Pitt St. De La Salle High School has applied to demolish Peck Hall, formerly known as Gilbert Academy, to be replaced with a vacant lot. The building dates to 1911 and is the ole remaining building from Gilbert Academy’s New Orleans campus. *RESULT: DEFERRED TO DECEMBER 4* *The matter is deferred until […]