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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.

3516-18 3rd St. {11th Ward} HCDRC 12/4

by Laureen Lentz December 1, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

December 4 HCDRC

by Karen Gadbois December 1, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

9301 Palmetto St. {17th Ward} HCDRC 12/4

by Laureen Lentz December 1, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

Cabrini… David Gregor Photos

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

3601 Prytania St. {12th Ward} Thanksgiving Demo

by Laureen Lentz November 23, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

5550-52 Hawthorne

by Karen Gadbois November 23, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

820-22 Navarre St

by Karen Gadbois November 23, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

214 S. White Mid City

by Karen Gadbois November 23, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

3017 Bienville St Mid City

by Karen Gadbois November 23, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

3129 Palmyra St Mid City

by Karen Gadbois November 23, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

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