The historic Pitot House is one of few West Indies-style homes in Louisiana today. Built initially on Bayou St. John in 1799, the Pitot House has seen centuries of New Orleans history. This house could tell many stories about life along the bayou since the earliest days of settlement. The house site is located on the oldest European settlement in the area.
« Read more »Directly opposite the venerable Ursuline Convent on Chartres Street, the Beauregard-Keyes House and Gardens stand as a testament to the American and Frech-Creole designs that inhabit the city of New Orleans. Constructed in 1826, this house has witnessed many stories told by its diverse residents. Today, the Keyes Foundation, established by influential resident Frances Parkinson Keyes, ensures the preservation of this historic gem.
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