Pedesclaux - Lemonnier House (Mansion) at 640 Royal St., a corner of St.Peter St. in French Quarter. New Orleans, Louisiana

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Uptown, French Quarter, New Orleans LA, May 28 - June 1, 2006

Album 527: Uptown, French Quarter, New Orleans LA, May 28 - June 1, 2006

The image depicts a historic mansion situated on the corner of Royal and Saint Peter Streets in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. The Pedesclaux-Lemonnier House, built in 1831, is a prime example of the city's rich architectural heritage.

**Visual Description:**

* **Building:** The mansion boasts three stories, with a distinctive facade featuring an L-shaped design. A small balcony adorns the front corner of the building.
* **Color Scheme:** The exterior walls are painted a soft pink hue, while the shutters and trim are finished in a crisp white.
* **Architecture:** The structure showcases elements of Greek Revival style, including six-over-six windows on the upper floors and four-over-four windows on the ground floor. A central doorway with a transom window above it leads to the entrance hall.
* **Landscaping:** Two small balconies are visible, one at the front corner and another on the side facing Saint Peter Street.

**Contextual Information:**

The Pedesclaux-Lemonnier House is located in the heart of New Orleans' historic French Quarter. The surrounding area is characterized by narrow streets, ornate ironwork, and a mix of restored antebellum mansions and modern commercial establishments.
In May 2006, when this photo was taken, the building's facade was partially obscured by scaffolding, suggesting ongoing restoration work.

**Additional Details:**

* **History:** The Pedesclaux-Lemonnier House has been designated as a National Historic Landmark since 1974. It is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
* **Ownership:** As of 2006, the building was owned by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation, Inc.

The image provides a glimpse into the city's rich cultural heritage, highlighting the importance of preserving historic architecture in urban landscapes. – AI vision

🇫🇷 Description en français / French Description

Pedesclaux - Maison Lemonnier (maison de maître) au 640, Royal Street, à l'angle de la rue Saint-Pierre dans le quartier français. La Nouvelle-Orléans, Louisiane, 28 mai 2006. L'image montre une maison historique située au coin des rues Royal et Saint-Pierre dans le quartier français de La Nouvelle-Orléans, en Louisiane. La maison Pedesclaux-Lemonnier, construite en 1831, est un excellent exemple du riche patrimoine architectural de la ville. **Description visuelle :*
**Bâtiment :** La maison a trois étages, avec une façade distinctive présentant une forme en L. Un petit balcon orne le coin avant de l'immeuble. **Système de couleurs :** Les murs extérieurs sont peints dans une teinte rose pâle, tandis que les volets et les garnitures ont un fini blanc éclatant. **Architecture :** La structure présente des éléments du style néoclassique, y compris des fenêtres de six sur six aux étages supérieurs et des fenêtres de quatre sur quatre au rez-de-chaussée. Une porte centrale avec une transom dessus mène à la salle d'entrée. **Aménagement paysager :** Deux petits balcons sont visibles, l'un dans le coin avant et un autre du côté de la rue Saint-Pierre. **Informations contextuelles :** La maison Pedesclaux-Lemonnier est située en plein cœur du quartier historique français de La Nouvelle-Orléans. Le quartier environnant est caractérisé par des rues étroites, des éléments en fer forgé ornés et un mélange de maisons restaurées d'avant la guerre civile et d'établissements commerciaux modernes. En mai 2006, lorsque cette photo a été prise, la façade du bâtiment était partiellement masquée par des échafaudages, ce qui indique des travaux de restauration en cours. **Détails supplémentaires :*
**Histoire :** La maison Pedesclaux-Lemonnier a été désignée monument historique national depuis 1974. Elle est également inscrite au Registre national des lieux historiques. **Propriété :** En 2006, le bâtiment était la propriété du New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation, Inc. L'image donne un aperçu du riche patrimoine culturel de la ville et souligne l'importance de préserver l'architecture historique dans les paysages urbains. – French translation

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