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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.

David Gregor Photos

by Karen Gadbois November 17, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

"Save Cabrini" contact info and request

by Karen Gadbois November 15, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

1317-17 1/2 South Derbigny Street, Central City, 2nd Ward

by Ray Shea November 15, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

3218-20 Thalia Street, Central City, 2nd Ward

by Ray Shea November 15, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

2525 South Johnson Street, Central City, 11th Ward

by Ray Shea November 15, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

3808-10 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Central City, 2nd Ward

by Ray Shea November 15, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

3605-3607 Fourth Street, Central City, 11th Ward

by Ray Shea November 15, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

1330-1332 Simon Bolivar Avenue, Central City, 2nd Ward

by Ray Shea November 15, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

3522 Joliet Street {Hollygrove}

by Karen Gadbois November 15, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019
by Karen Gadbois November 15, 2006 Updated November 7, 2019

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