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Link to “Times Picayune”:http://www.nola.com/news/t-p/metro/index.ssf?/base/news-18/1163141709296570.xml&coll= Nathaniel Curtis wa a Principal in the firm of Curtis Davis. Architects of this and many other well know buildings I believe that good design marks the professional. Good design should be a single harmonious cast without shortcomings or significant compromise and the keynote is honesty, technically and aesthetically honest. The […]

Dear Editors: This morning, with little debate, the New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission (HDLC) voted to grant historic landmark status to the exquisite, award winning 1963 church in Gentilly that was designed by the architectural firm of Curtis and Davis. This is the same firm who designed the Rivergate and the Superdome, among other […]

Mr. Davis spoke at the HDLC hearing on granting Cabrini Church Landmark Status. This was mostly a symbolic act as the granting of landmark status will not override the demolition permit. Mr. Davis is the Principal in the firm of Curtis and Davis. The Architects of one of the most visable New Orleans icons, The […]

I have just confirmed that there is an agenda item to discuss the demolition of the Cabrini church at this Wednesday’s HDLC meeting. Indications are that the HDLC will hear arguments to designate the church a local landmark. HDLC has no specific jurisdiction on this area, or on this project, but this is an opportunity […]

This information is taken from the ordinance establishing the Housing Conservation District Review Committee. Applications for demolition permits shall be reviewed on a bi-weekly basis, and shall be evaluated according to the following criteria: 1. Condition of structure. 2. Architectural significance of structure. 3. Historical significance of structure. 4. Urban Design significance of structure as […]

Housing Conservation District Review Committee Meeting Agenda November 4, 2006 10 a.m. Room 7E07 City Hall Result: Approved Demolition Application Error: The Lighthouse for the Blind requested demolition of a couple of structures on their very large complex. Bill Price submitted this address on the application but when I arrived to take the photos, I […]

Housing Conservation District Review Committee Meeting Agenda November 4, 2006 10 a.m. Room 7E07 City Hall Approved Owner Vergela Duplessis and her father were present to request demolition of this modest shotgun which has an L-shaped addition in the back. The floors were in surprisingly good shape considering this area had about 4 feet of […]

Housing Conservation District Review Committee Meeting Agenda November 4, 2006 10 a.m. Room 7E07 City Hall RESULT: Approved based on design presented by Mr.Piper for a 2 family residence based on design in LRA patternbook. Result: Approved Owner Lionel Piper requested demolition of this corner store conversion and plans to rebuild on this 2X117 lot. […]

Housing Conservation District Review Committee Meeting Agenda November 6,2006 10 a.m. Room 7E07 City Hall Jesuit High School Application to Demolish 2 Buildings for a Parking lot 4132-34 Banks Street 4144 Banks Street RESULT: Approved based on Zehner and Associates, Inc. Consulting Engineers written report and verbal agreement from Brother Dardis representing Jesuit High School […]