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The Times-Picayune in 175 years – 1984: New Orleans plays host to the world's fair; ExpoMuseum's 1984 Louisiana World Exposition Section Archived February 19, 2007, at the Wayback Machine; Video to promote attendance of the 1984 New Orleans World's Fair; Exposición Internacional 1984 Nueva Orleans [permanent dead link
Colorful architecture in New Orleans, both old and new. The buildings and architecture of New Orleans reflect its history and multicultural heritage, from Creole cottages to historic mansions on St. Charles Avenue, from the balconies of the French Quarter to an Egyptian Revival U.S. Customs building and a rare example of a Moorish revival church.
1984 – New Orleans, Louisiana, United States [108] [112] – 1984 Louisiana World Exposition [a.k.a., 1984 World's Fair] (Theme: "Fresh Water As A Source of Life") 1984 – Liverpool, United Kingdom International Garden Festival Liverpool'84
In New Orleans, a gallery is a wide platform projecting from the wall of a building supported by posts or columns. Galleries are typically constructed from cast iron (or wrought iron in older buildings) with ornate balusters, posts, and brackets. The intricate iron balconies and galleries of the French Quarter are among the renowned icons of ...
The U.S. Congress lent $1 million to the fair's directors and gave $300,000 for the construction of a large U.S. Government & State Exhibits Hall on the site. [1] However, the planning and construction of the fair was marked by corruption and scandals, and state treasurer Edward A. Burke absconded abroad with some $1,777,000 of state money including most of the fair's budget. [2]
Gallier Hall is a historic building on St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans, Louisiana.It is the former New Orleans city hall, and continues in civic use. Built 1845–1853, it is a nationally significant example of Greek Revival architecture, and one of the finest works of architect James Gallier. [3]
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The Orleans Parish Landmarks Commission installed a bronze plaque identifying the home's history in 1958. [ 3 ] Today, the Beauregard-Keyes house is restored to its Victorian style and showcases items from Beauregard's family, as well as Keyes's studio and her collections of dolls and rare porcelain veilleuses (tea pots).