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, often called Longue Vue, is a special historic house museum and its beautiful gardens. It is located at 7 Bamboo Road in the Lakewood neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.
This amazing place was once the home of Edgar Stern and Edith Rosenwald Stern. Edith was the daughter of Julius Rosenwald, a famous businessman. The house you see today is actually the second one built on this spot!
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A Home and Gardens Grow
The story of Longue Vue began in 1924 with the first house and gardens. In 1934, a talented landscape architect named Ellen Biddle Shipman started working with the Stern family. She helped them design their gardens.
As the gardens became more and more beautiful, the Sterns realized their first house didn't let them fully enjoy the new outdoor spaces. So, they made a big decision: they moved the original house! A brand new house was then built in its place, starting in 1939.
Unique House Design
The new house was designed by architects William and Geoffrey Platt. Their father, Charles A. Platt, had been Ellen Shipman's teacher. This new house is very special because each of its four sides looks different. Also, each side of the house opens up to a different type of garden. The house has 20 rooms spread across three floors, and it still has its original furniture.
The Beautiful Gardens
The gardens at Longue Vue are filled with a wide variety of plants. You can find many colorful flowers like azaleas, camellias, chrysanthemums, and roses. There are also interesting plants like fig trees, hydrangeas, and different kinds of irises. The gardens are a wonderful place to explore and see many different types of plants.
A National Treasure
Longue Vue is so important that 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 recognized as a very special place in American history and culture. It's especially important because it's the only major work by Ellen Biddle Shipman where she had complete control over the garden design.
After Hurricane Katrina caused some damage, many volunteers and staff worked hard to fix Longue Vue. Thanks to their efforts, the house was able to reopen for tours.
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