Vieux Carre Commission records

Collection

Identifier: CA-AS

Staff Only

Vieux Carre Comission

Scope and Contents

The Vieux Carre Commission records contains records related to specific projects in the French Quarter, general information about various properties and businesses, and court records related to the Jax Brewery and the Upstairs Lounge fire.

Dates

Creation: 1941-1988

Creator

Vieux Carré Commission (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Available to registered researchers by appointment. Request by box and folder number.

Requesting Materials

Materials Request Guidelines

Conditions Governing Use

Reproduction or use of materials is prohibited without the permission of the City Archives & Special Collections. Please review the Archives' Permission to Publish note.

Biographical / Historical

The Vieux Carre Commission is the regulatory body of the Vieux Carre, the designated area bounded by Iberville St, N. Rampart St., Esplanade Ave., and the Mississippi River. The Commission oversees zoning and exterior construction to properties in the French Quarter, in order to preserve the architectural history of the historic district.

Extent

16.5 Cubic Feet : contains 2 boxes of blueprints in addition to the 14 boxes of paper records

8 Reels

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

Records consist of three series of subject files arranged alphabetically. The separation of series reflects the processing of these records, as they were transferred to the City Archives at three different times.