Gallier House facts for kids
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Gallier House
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U.S. National Historic Landmark District
Contributing Property |
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Gallier House (with green gallery)
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 Location in East New Orleans
Location in Louisiana
Location in the United States
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| Location | 1132 Royal St., New Orleans, Louisiana |
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| Built | 1857 |
| Architect | James Gallier Jr. |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Italianate |
| Part of | Vieux Carre Historic District (ID66000377) |
| NRHP reference No. | 74000932 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | February 15, 1974 |
| Designated NHL | May 30, 1974 |
| Designated NHLDCP | December 21, 1965 |
The Gallier House is a special old house in New Orleans, Louisiana. It's been carefully restored to look just like it did in the 1800s. You can find it on Royal Street in the famous French Quarter. Today, it's a historic house museum, which means you can visit and learn about life long ago.
This house was once the home of a very important architect named James Gallier Jr.. An architect is someone who designs buildings. Construction of the house started in 1857. James Gallier Jr. and his family moved into their new home in 1860.
The Gallier House is fully furnished with items from the 1850s. It has a lovely courtyard garden and a fancy entrance for carriages. It also includes the areas where enslaved people lived and worked. The house was very advanced for its time. It showed off many new ideas in building and technology. Because of its connection to James Gallier Jr., it was named a National Historic Landmark in 1974. This means it's a place of great historical importance.
In 1996, a group called the Woman's Exchange took over the care of Gallier House. They got it from Tulane University. The Woman's Exchange has done a great job making sure the house looks exactly as it did in the past. It's a true example of a historic New Orleans landmark.
The House's Design
The Gallier House has a unique style. It mixes different types of architecture. It has features from the Italianate style, like its stucco covering. Stucco is a type of plaster that protects the soft bricks used in New Orleans from weather damage. The house also has classic elements, like its formal front door. The building was made with strong brick foundations that are wider underground.
Front Entrance Details
The front door of the house is protected by its original cast iron gate. Many cast iron gates in the French Quarter were bought from catalogs. This made them less unique. However, James Gallier Jr. designed the gate for Gallier House himself. This makes it very special and one-of-a-kind.
Inside the House
The inside of Gallier House has been carefully restored. It shows how a wealthy family lived in New Orleans in the mid-1800s. You can see the furniture, decorations, and even the tools they used every day. The rooms give you a peek into what life was like back then.
More to Explore
- Hermann-Grima House: This is another historic house museum in the French Quarter. The Woman's Exchange also takes care of it.
- List of National Historic Landmarks in Louisiana: Discover other important historical places in Louisiana.
