Slides, 1979-2004
Scope and Contents
The following historic districts are represented in this collection:
- Algiers Point
- Bywater
- CBD Landmarks
- Central Business District
- Esplanade
- Esplanade Ridge
- Esplanade Ridge - Treme
- Gentilly and Gentilly Terrace
- Holy Cross
- Irish Channel
- Lafayette Square
- Landmarks
- Lower Garden District
- Marigny
- New Orleans Landmarks
- Picayune Place
- Potential Landmarks and Surveys
- Special Projects
- St. Charles Avenue
- Treme
- Warehouse District
Dates
- Creation: 1979-2004
Creator
- From the Collection: New Orleans Historic District Landmarks Commission (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Available to registered researchers by appointment.
Requesting Materials
Biographical / Historical
This is a large collection of slides taken by staff of the HDLC over the course of 30 years (1979-2004). These slides were created by staff at the HDLC for use by the staff or the Commission. The nature of the slides varies greatly. Some images will simply show the exterior of a structure while others may focus on the details of the exterior such as the gates.
Many of the Historic Districts were resurveyed in or around 1995. A product of this round of surveys was a series of slides to accompany each survey. The ca. 1995 surveys themselves are still in use by the HDLC and have not yet been transferred to the City Archives.
Extent
From the Collection: 50 Cubic Feet
From the Collection: 50,000 Photographic Slides
From the Collection: 400 Photographic Prints
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Arrangement
Slides are arranged first by neighborhoods, and then by street, with addresses included when available. There are a number of slides that were not assigned a series by HDLC staff, and are listed under the series "Streets." Additionally, there are a number of "Unidentified Slides" that are included with no address or identifying information.
Repository Details
Part of the City Archives Repository
City Archives & Special Collections
219 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans LA 70112
504-596-2610
archivist@nolalibrary.org