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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.

5432 Baccich St {Gentilly}

by Karen Gadbois January 2, 2007 Updated November 7, 2019

1724-26 Nunez Street {Algiers}

by Karen Gadbois January 2, 2007 Updated November 7, 2019

1724-26 Nunez Street {Algiers}

by Karen Gadbois January 2, 2007 Updated November 7, 2019

1936-38 Benton St. {Lower Ninth Ward}

by Laureen Lentz December 31, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

515 Alabo St. {Lower Ninth Ward} Holy Cross

by Laureen Lentz December 31, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

2336 Washington Ave. {11th Ward} Central City

by Laureen Lentz December 31, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

2760 Canal St. {4th Ward}

by Laureen Lentz December 31, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

4106 Canal St. {3rd Ward}

by Laureen Lentz December 31, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

723 S. Gayoso Street {MidCity}

by Karen Gadbois December 31, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

3321 N. Rocheblave St. {Ninth Ward}

by Laureen Lentz December 31, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

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