Pontalba by myrrhluz

Photography • Architecture • posted on Apr 02, 2011

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Description

The Pontalba Buildings form two sides of Jackson Square in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. These are matching red-brick block long 4 story buildings built in the 1840s by the Baroness Micaela Almonester Pontalba. The ground floors house shops and restaurants; the upper floors are apartments that are the oldest continuously rented such apartments in the United States. (Wikipedia) This was taken during a recent visit to New Orleans with my family and Cheryl (clbsmiley). To see another picture from Jackson Square, check out Cheryl's great picture.

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Comments (28)

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Madbat

3:29AM | Sat, 02 April 2011

Yeah, those have been around awhile I'd say. I think it's safe to say they've had a few changes of management..either that of teh landlord is a zombie?

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durleybeachbum

3:39AM | Sat, 02 April 2011

It could be nowhere else..those wrought iron balconies speak Jazz to me!

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rainbows

4:02AM | Sat, 02 April 2011

A glorious building and a beautiful capture. What a place! Hugs. Di. xx

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mickeyrony

4:12AM | Sat, 02 April 2011

Louisiana Bella . A place to visit for sure my Beatiful . I love the architecture of all beauties. Congratulations again and many thanks for sharing ((5 + +)) Belle louisianne . Une place à visiter pour sure ma Belle . J'adore leur architecture de toutes beautées . Bravo encore et mille mercis de partager ((5++))

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jayfar

5:05AM | Sat, 02 April 2011

Super shot and lovely dappled light.

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bimm3d

7:07AM | Sat, 02 April 2011

wonderful place!!

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JaneEden

8:37AM | Sat, 02 April 2011

Oh this is wonderful, how the other half live picture, I love this. The buildings are amazing. hugs Jane xx

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magnus073

9:22AM | Sat, 02 April 2011

Wow Lucinda, that really is some building and you did a super job of capturing it here for all to enjoy. Thanks for the detailed description, and hopefully you have some more pics of it you can share with me

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dochtersions

9:48AM | Sat, 02 April 2011

How very romantic and a superb styled 'house'. All looks such great to me, my friend.

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flavia49

10:37AM | Sat, 02 April 2011

fabulous image!! great info!

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vaggabondd

10:41AM | Sat, 02 April 2011

nice capture I feel like I should see Scarlet O'Hara walking out the door lol. beautiful image

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sandra46

10:49AM | Sat, 02 April 2011

FANTASTIC IMAGE, GREAT SHOT

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annie5

11:33AM | Sat, 02 April 2011

Wonderful building Lucinda! Great capture :)

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drifterlee

12:09PM | Sat, 02 April 2011

Beautiful shot and house. I was in New Orleans years ago and I remember the beautiful buildings.

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mariogiannecchini

1:13PM | Sat, 02 April 2011

Wonderful building, Lucinda! Very beautiful capture !

alanwilliams

2:55PM | Sat, 02 April 2011

beautiful colonial feel to this, a beautiful picture

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Ford604

3:18PM | Sat, 02 April 2011

nice

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emmecielle

4:03PM | Sat, 02 April 2011

Fantastic capture, Lucinda! :)

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goodoleboy

4:31PM | Sat, 02 April 2011

Good heavens, my eye was immediately drawn to the exquisite second floor wrought railing, with its exquisitely scrolled rococo designs. Lots going on here in this fine capture, Lucinda, e.g., the building, trees, people, light and shadow.

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jocko500

5:55PM | Sat, 02 April 2011

love these buildings too. and the big live oaks around the area. A wonderful shot and you went to New Orleans before it got too hot.

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alessimarco

7:58PM | Sat, 02 April 2011

~A really fabulously beautiful capture of these storied buildings!~

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mgtcs

9:03PM | Sat, 02 April 2011

WOW....Very sumptuous place my friend, amazing capture, fantastic photo! Congratulations!

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npauling

12:00AM | Sun, 03 April 2011

A very beautiful old building and I love the dappled light you have caught in this wonderful capture. It looks so friendly.

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clbsmiley

12:29AM | Sun, 03 April 2011

I can imagine the parties, and fun, and drama~~ from the times of old. Kinda reminds me of stories of Pampaloma. Guess I need to find some N.O. literature. That NO still looks odd. :) : These apartments were very old. They were also near the Azaleas and Cathedral picture I took. Cool!!

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