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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.

Who is Pincus Freidman? or Friedman

by Karen Gadbois December 8, 2008 Updated November 7, 2019

David's House

by Karen Gadbois December 8, 2008 Updated November 7, 2019

Offensive sidewalk under seige by City Hall

by Karen Gadbois December 2, 2008 Updated November 7, 2019

When is a public meeting not public?

by Karen Gadbois December 2, 2008 Updated November 7, 2019

The vacant lot collection

by Karen Gadbois November 29, 2008 Updated November 7, 2019

What get's squandered.

by Karen Gadbois November 26, 2008 Updated November 7, 2019

Your one minute is up..tommorows news today..

by Karen Gadbois November 24, 2008 Updated November 7, 2019

Lower Mid City has one minute to speak

by Karen Gadbois November 24, 2008 Updated November 7, 2019

Po Boy Festival

by Karen Gadbois November 22, 2008 Updated November 7, 2019

One saved..

by Karen Gadbois November 20, 2008 Updated November 7, 2019

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