1839 Armory in New Orleans, Louisiana - Architectural HistorFrances Benjamin Johnstons photograph captures an armory located in New Orleans, Louisiana, a city known for its rich architectural heritage. This building, constructed in 1839, features intricate ironwork and distinctive doorways characteristic of the period, showcasing the craftsmanship of the era. The image is part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South, which aimed to document significant structures in the region. The armory not

Drawn from a shoreline perspective and titled simply Sea Serpent

this reproduction is printed using KNOWOL's restored version of the 1864 Hartford map

is a valuable resource for historians and enthusiasts alike

This restored edition brings the historic Redfield map to life while preserving the original linework and the town's streets

offering a glimpse into the building techniques of that era

Frances Benjamin Johnston captured this vintage photograph of a historic building in Cherokee

tightly platted west bank of the river against the open water and marshland to the east

captures the architectural beauty of Southern homes during the early 20th century

archival paper using a restored map of Pensacola

this photograph serves as an educational resource

It is part of the Library of Congresss Prints and Photographs Division

and the city became a significant player in the strawberry market during these decades