Showing posts with label historical new orleans collection. Show all posts
Showing posts with label historical new orleans collection. Show all posts
Thursday, October 04, 2007
Tugs on the Mississippi River
While I was traveling on the ferry, I thook some shots of tugs on the Mississip River. The ferry captain kept a safe distance.
Thursday, July 26, 2007
New Era Homes for New Orleanians
In the aftermath of the flood that followed Katrina, some New Orleans residents are considering modular homes when deciding how to replace their homes that were destroyed. Fortunately I am not in that position. However, curiosity got the better of me in seeing what modular home might look like.
The other day I toured two homes that sit side by side on West End Boulevard. I only took photos of one building interior, but the two share similar details. The second home had a den upstairs with a loft style half wall in places.
My understanding from looking at the New Era Homes site is that these are put together in a factory under more controlled conditions than traditional houses. Anyway I’ve linked the site for those who need more detailed information about the company and the homes offered.
The other day I toured two homes that sit side by side on West End Boulevard. I only took photos of one building interior, but the two share similar details. The second home had a den upstairs with a loft style half wall in places.
My understanding from looking at the New Era Homes site is that these are put together in a factory under more controlled conditions than traditional houses. Anyway I’ve linked the site for those who need more detailed information about the company and the homes offered.
Both Modular Homes
As you scroll to the end of this tour, there are photos of the two modular homes that New Era Homes assembled on West End Boulevard.
Both homes sit higher than neighboring homes. Most of the photos I’ve posted were from the upstairs of the home on the left. The downstairs portion is the office for New Era Homes. The agent I spoke with said that someone could do things with the downstairs, but that an insurance company would not insure it for flood. The home on the right is two stories, but is elevated enough to qualify for insurance.
Both homes sit higher than neighboring homes. Most of the photos I’ve posted were from the upstairs of the home on the left. The downstairs portion is the office for New Era Homes. The agent I spoke with said that someone could do things with the downstairs, but that an insurance company would not insure it for flood. The home on the right is two stories, but is elevated enough to qualify for insurance.
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Vaudechamp in New Orleans at the Williams Research Center
Tonight was a reception for the upcoming show of "Vaudechamp in New Orleans." Next Wednesday is the official signing of a book (of same name) by Author William Keyse Rudolph. The show consists primarily of New Orleans family portraits painted by Jean-Joseph Vaudechamp (1790 - 1864). Finally, the Historic New Orleans Collection is celebrating the opening of an addition to its Williams Research Center located on Chartres in the French Quarter.
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