Pontalba Buildings, National Historic Landmark architectural complex in French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana.
The Pontalba Buildings form two matching four-story red brick structures on opposite sides of Jackson Square, extending for an entire city block.
Built between 1849 and 1851, these structures represent the first documented use of decorative cast iron galleries in New Orleans residential architecture.
The buildings combine commercial spaces on ground level with residential units above, following a European model of mixed-use urban development.
Visitors can explore the ground floor shops and restaurants, while the 1850 House museum displays period furnishings and architectural details.
Each building features cast iron balconies with the initials 'AP' for Baroness Micaela Almonester Pontalba, who designed and funded the construction.
Location: Louisiana
GPS coordinates: 29.95743,-90.06278
Latest update: May 11, 2025 03:27
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