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Historic Home Tour In New Orleans

The largest community of antebellum homes in the United States is in New Orleans in Jackson Barracks. Brigadier General Hunt Downer, Assistant Adjutant General of the Louisiana National Guard, spoke with members of the National Assn. of Real Estate Editors on a tour of the post. It was an Historic Homes tour like none other.

"This post was established in1835," said General Downer. "We're going to take these historic properties, restore them and renovate them and bring them back to their original grandeur."

The rebuilt Jackson Barracks will include a New Orleans fire house and space for the NOPD and the St. Bernard Sheriff's Office, according to Downer.

The government plans to spend $200 million to restore these magnificent homes in historically accurate fashion. Here is a peek of what NAREE members saw last week.

General Downer points to the high water mark inside the building, illustrating how much of the building was submerged during the Katrina flood.

Inman News managing editor Jessica Swesey shoots a photo for the Inman Blog.

General Downer points to a high water mark on the exterior of the building. He said it took a mere 80 minutes to submerge automobiles and reach that high point.

Authors Bob Bruss (left) and Leigh Robinson survey wind damage to the roof of an antebellum treasure in Jackson Barracks.

2:20 PM - Nov. 15, 2006 - comments {1} - post comment

re: Historic Home Tour In New Orleans
What a neat opportunity! Great photos.
Maureen McCabe - 5:53 AM - Nov. 17, 2006

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