Morris-Israel House at 1331 First St. in Garden District. New Orleans, Louisiana

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The Morris-Israel House is a historic double-gallery townhouse located at 1331 First Street in New Orleans' Garden District.

**History**

* Built around 1850 by merchant and real estate developer Abraham Morris
* Purchased in 1874 by David Israel, who added the second floor to create a larger home for his family

### Architecture

The house is a fine example of Italianate architecture, with:

* Decorative ironwork on the balconies, galleries, and porches
* Intricate carved wood trim and ornate plaster ceilings inside
* A symmetrical facade with tall windows and a central front door

### Preservation Status

In 1970, the house was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Today it is owned by the Preservation Resource Center (PRC), which uses the property as its headquarters.

**Additional Information**

* The PRC works to protect and preserve historic properties throughout New Orleans.
* The Morris-Israel House has been fully restored to its original grandeur, with many of its original features still intact. – AI vision

🇫🇷 Description en français / French Description

Maison Morris-Israël à 1331 First Street dans le quartier Garden de La Nouvelle-Orléans, Louisiane, le 7 mai 2005. La maison Morris-Israël est une maison de ville historique à double galerie située au 1331 First Street dans le quartier Garden de la Nouvelle-Orléans. **Histoire** * Construit vers 1850 par le marchand et promoteur immobilier Abraham Morris * Acheté en 1874 par David Israël, qui a ajouté un deuxième étage pour créer une maison plus grande pour sa famille ### Architecture La maison est un excellent exemple d'architecture italienne, avec : * Fer forgé décoratif sur les balcons, les galeries et les porches * Garnitures en bois sculptées et plafonds en plâtre ornés à l'intérieur * Une façade symétrique avec de grandes fenêtres et une porte d'entrée centrale ### Statut de préservation En 1970, la maison a été ajoutée au registre national des lieux historiques. Aujourd'hui, elle est détenue par le Preservation Resource Center (PRC), qui utilise la propriété comme siège social. **Informations supplémentaires** * Le PRC travaille pour protéger et préserver les propriétés historiques à travers La Nouvelle-Orléans. * La maison Morris-Israël a été entièrement restaurée dans sa splendeur d'origine, avec de nombreuses caractéristiques d'origine encore intactes. – French translation

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