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Category: 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.

315 S. Clark St. {3rd Ward}

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

1208-12 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd {2nd Ward}

by Laureen Lentz January 29, 2007 Updated November 7, 2019

2240 S.Lopez {Broadmoor}

by Karen Gadbois January 29, 2007 Updated November 7, 2019

2336 Valence St. {Freret}

by Karen Gadbois January 29, 2007 Updated November 7, 2019

533-35 S. Alexander St. {3rd Ward}

by Laureen Lentz January 26, 2007 Updated November 7, 2019

1713 St. Bernard Ave.

by Karen Gadbois January 23, 2007 Updated November 7, 2019

Peck Hall

by Karen Gadbois January 23, 2007 Updated November 7, 2019

5118-20 N. Derbigny St. {Lower Ninth}

by Laureen Lentz January 21, 2007 Updated November 7, 2019

6031 N. Roman St. {Lower Ninth}

by Laureen Lentz January 21, 2007 Updated November 7, 2019

2336 Maurice Ave. {Lower Ninth Ward}

by Laureen Lentz January 21, 2007 Updated November 7, 2019

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