Longue Vue House and Gardens facts for kids
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Longue Vue
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Back view of the main house
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 Location in East New Orleans
Location in Louisiana
Location in the United States
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| Location | 7 Bamboo Rd., New Orleans, Louisiana |
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| Area | 8 acres (32,000 m2) |
| Built | 1939 |
| Architect | Platt & Platt; Ellen Biddle Shipman |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 91001419 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | September 20, 1991 |
| Designated NHL | April 5, 2005 |
Longue Vue House and Gardens is a special historic house and its beautiful gardens in New Orleans, Louisiana. It was once the home of Edgar and Edith Stern, who were known for their kindness and generosity. Today, it is a museum where people can visit and learn about its history and amazing plants.
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A Home with a History
The Stern family started creating Longue Vue in 1924. They first built a house and began designing the gardens. In 1934, a talented garden designer named Ellen Biddle Shipman started working with them. She helped create the stunning gardens you see today.
As the gardens grew more beautiful, the Sterns realized their first house didn't let them fully enjoy the outdoor spaces. So, they decided to move the original house to a different spot. Then, they built a brand new house in its place. Construction on the new house began in 1939 and finished in 1942.
This new house was designed by architects William and Geoffrey Platt. Interestingly, their father, Charles A. Platt, was Ellen Biddle Shipman's teacher. The house is quite unique because each of its four sides looks different. Also, each side of the house opens up to a different type of garden. Inside, the house has 20 rooms spread across three floors, and it still has its original furniture.
Amazing Gardens
The gardens at Longue Vue are filled with many different kinds of plants. You can find a wide variety of flowers, trees, and shrubs. Some of the plants include palm trees, butterfly weed, azaleas, camellias, crape myrtles, hydrangeas, and roses. There are also Louisiana irises, tulips, and many other beautiful plants that change with the seasons.
A Special Landmark
Longue Vue is recognized as a very important historical place. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. Later, in 2005, it was named a National Historic Landmark. This means it's considered important to the entire country. It received this special honor because of Ellen Biddle Shipman's amazing work. It's the only major project where she had complete creative control over the landscape design.
Reopening After the Storm
In 2005, Hurricane Katrina caused damage to many parts of New Orleans, including Longue Vue. However, many dedicated volunteers and staff members worked hard to clean up and repair the house and gardens. Thanks to their efforts, Longue Vue was able to reopen for tours, allowing visitors to enjoy its beauty once again.
See also
In Spanish: Longue Vue House and Gardens para niños
