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Steamboat houses in the Holy Cross neighborhood
Posted on 6/13/17 at 8:29 am
Posted on 6/13/17 at 8:29 am
Two Sisters: Doullut Steamboat Houses
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In 1905, Paul Doullut, a steamboat captain, designed and constructed a home facing the Mississippi River in what is now known as the Holy Cross neighborhood of New Orleans. The captain wanted a home reminiscent of the steamboats he and his wife, who was, also, a steamboat captain, guided up and down the river. He succeeded in building a unique and beautiful home. In 1913, he had a second, identical home built a few hundred yards from his, for his son, Paul, Jr. Steamboat features on the two "sisters" include the surrounding decks; narrow interior halls and stairs; metal smokestacks instead of chimneys; woodwork reflecting the steamboat era, with columns graduated in size, strung as rows around the decks or galleries; and a top floor resembling an open pilot house with commanding view of the river. The two houses were designated as historic landmarks in 1977. They are landmarks on the river and are known by architectural historians all over the world. -- Nancy
Posted on 6/13/17 at 8:32 am to SuperSaint
Very cool
Don't forget about this gem from the same area:
My boy Fats....
Don't forget about this gem from the same area:
My boy Fats....
This post was edited on 6/13/17 at 8:58 am
Posted on 6/13/17 at 8:33 am to SuperSaint
Definitely knew about these, but have never gone to see them. Definitely something different.
Posted on 6/13/17 at 8:44 am to SuperSaint
Jackson Barracks is over there too. The original homes are gorgeous.
Posted on 6/13/17 at 9:12 am to SuperSaint
We would walk the levee sometimes for a class break back in the late 80's, and there were some unique houses in that area. RIP original Holy Cross.
Posted on 6/13/17 at 9:13 am to SuperSaint
I've only ever seen them from the river.
Posted on 6/13/17 at 10:21 am to SuperSaint
Used to run past them everyday. The one right on the levee is divided into rental units.
Posted on 6/13/17 at 12:44 pm to SuperSaint
Very nice.
Posted on 6/13/17 at 2:26 pm to SuperSaint
I've been in one of those houses. Family name was Blanchard. His wife spent her last days there. A fishing buddy of mine. Thanks for the pictures.
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