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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.

1820-22 France Street

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

8828 Stroelitz {Hollygrove}

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

2529 Charbonnet St. {Lower Ninth Ward}

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

3216-18 Second Street

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

1633-35 Benton St. {Lower Ninth Ward}

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

1817 S. Dupre {Broadmoor} HCDRC

by Karen Gadbois December 30, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

2838 Fourth St. {11th Ward} Central City

by Laureen Lentz December 29, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

209 N.Carrollton Ave {Mid City} HCDRC

by Karen Gadbois December 29, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

Palm, Stroelitz,and Cambronne Street {Hollygrove Carrollton}

by Karen Gadbois December 28, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

5315 Painters St. {Gentilly} RIP December 26, 2006

by Karen Gadbois December 27, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

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