Gallier House
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Gallier House, also known as James Gallier, Jr., House was designed by architect James Gallier, Jr.
and was his home, in New Orleans, Louisiana
. It is located on Royal Street in the French Quarter
section of the city.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark
in 1974.
Gallier House now houses a museum, with the interior restored and furnished in the style of the 1850s.
James Gallier, Jr.
James Gallier, Jr. was a prominent architect in New Orleans, Louisiana.He was born in 1829.His father, James Gallier was also a New Orleans architect.-Significant works:...
and was his home, in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans is a major United States port and the largest city and metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana. The New Orleans metropolitan area has a population of 1,235,650 as of 2009, the 46th largest in the USA. The New Orleans – Metairie – Bogalusa combined statistical area has a population...
. It is located on Royal Street in the French Quarter
French Quarter
The French Quarter, also known as Vieux Carré, is the oldest neighborhood in the city of New Orleans. When New Orleans was founded in 1718 by Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville, the city was originally centered on the French Quarter, or the Vieux Carré as it was known then...
section of the city.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark
National Historic Landmark
A National Historic Landmark is a building, site, structure, object, or district, that is officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance...
in 1974.
Gallier House now houses a museum, with the interior restored and furnished in the style of the 1850s.