2552 St. Philip to Get an Inn with Neighbors

November 4, 2014 by admin

2552stPhilip-300x240Nearly everyone who spoke before the City Planning Commission this week about the proposal to convert the century-old New Orleans Police station at 2552 St. Philip Street into a bed-and-breakfast was in favor of it — including the neighbors, the commissioners and even the city staffers who said it was impossible.

Only the language of the city’s land use bureaucracy stood in the way, an obstacle that proved insurmountable Oct. 28. After the City Planning Commission voted to postpone a decision on the project, District D City Councilman Jared Brossett said he is preparing to amend city law to make it possible.

Please click here for the rest of the Mid-City Messenger’s story.

2552 St. Philip auction

A “Police Jail and Patrol Station” built in the turn of the 20th century in the Esplanade Ridge neighborhood was auctioned off for $175,000 Friday(December 13, 2013), according to city officials.

The 6,291-square foot Queen Anne and French Renaissance Revival-style building, located at 2552 St. Philip Street, was given a market value of $175,000 in September 2012. It is “in very poor condition,” with “substantial flooding and roof damage,” according to an appraisal done by Stegall, Benson and Associates, LLC for the city of New Orleans.

According to Tyler Gamble, the city’s press secretary, Liz and Raul Canache purchased the property.

December 16, 2013
http://midcitymessenger.com/2013/12/16/st-philip-street-police-station-from-1902-auctioned-for-175000/

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by Charlie London
Property Disposition 12/12: Consideration of the sale of 2552 Saint Philip Street, Lots 99 and 100, Square 322, in the Second Municipal District, bounded by Saint Philip, Dumaine, North Rocheblave and North Dorgenois Streets. (ZBM C-13, PD-4)

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You may remember that I have been passionate about the restoration of 2552 St. Philip for many years now. I happened upon the property while surveying the area after moving to Faubourg St. John after my previous house was destroyed by the Federal Flood. I literally gasped when I first saw the property. It is a stunning architectural gem of serious historical significance.

I am happy to announce today that dream of getting the property restored may indeed become a reality… with your help. You see, the city wants to auction 2552 St. Philip off to the highest bidder. I hear you saying, “so what, I can’t afford that!” Maybe not, but you may know someone who can. Let’s work together to find someone who will provide the care and restoration this property so desperately needs.

There are many people who helped bring this city property up for auction. Michelle Kimball of the Preservation Resource Center has been a stalwart fan of 2552 St. Philip and deserves much of the credit for keeping the pressure on the city to do something with it. The Louisiana Landmarks Society was also instrumental in bringing attention to 2552 St. Philip when it listed it as one of its “New Orleans 9 Most Endangered Properties”.

Former Councilperson Shelley Midura and present Councilperson Susan Guidry both of New Orleans Council District A and their staffs were also extremely helpful.

2552 St Philip Street was included in a presentation given to the Council Housing and Human Services Committee yesterday. It is among the City’s first list of surplus properties to be auctioned.

2552 St. Philip is just one of the historic city-owned properties being demolished by neglect…

Restoring City-owned historic properties would create anchors of positive development throughout New Orleans and give a big boost to our restoration efforts. My previous blog posts about 2552 St. Philip are in the links below:

PHOTO and DESCRIPTION of 2552 St. Philip
http://katrinafilm.wordpress.com/2009/04/28/2552-st-philip-street/

DONATION OF CITY PROPERTY
http://katrinafilm.wordpress.com/2009/05/29/donation-of-city-property/

CITY DEMOLISHES PROPERTY BY NEGLECT
http://katrinafilm.wordpress.com/2009/05/28/581/

PHOTO and DESCRIPTION of 2552 St. Philip
http://katrinafilm.wordpress.com/2009/04/28/2552-st-philip-street/

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Party Thursday at 5:30

April 20, 2014 by admin

2917ursulines-webRenovators’ Happy Hour Goes to Faubourg St. John

EVENT DETAILS

Thursday, April 24
5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

2917 Ursulines Ave. (between N. Gayoso and N. Dupre)

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EVENT OVERVIEW

Visit this Neoclassical house on Ursulines Avenue that is being restored to its original glory.

This highly modified Neoclassical house on Ursulines Avenue has been gutted, and many of the anachronistic elements removed, to restore it to its original glory. The historic body of the house will utilize the Residential State Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit while a non-contributing addition was demolished to make way for an addition including a great room with exposed steel and reclaimed wood tread staircase leading to the master suite with vaulted ceilings and new double-hung wood windows.

Light refreshments provided. Wine and beer available for a suggested donation.

EVENT COST

FREE for PRC members
$10 for non-members

Light refreshments provided. Wine and beer available for a suggested donation.

For more information, contact Suzanne at 504.636.3399 or [email protected].

 

Renovators’ Happy Hour goes to Faubourg St. John

Thursday, April 24

Tour a historic renovation-progress, learn from the renovators, and enjoy a glass of wine at the PRC’s Renovators’ Happy Hour. This highly modified Neoclassical house on Ursulines Avenue has been gutted and many of the anachronistic elements removed to restore it to its original glory. The historic body of the house will utilize the Residential State Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit while a non-contributing addition was demolished to make way for an addition including a great room with exposed steel and reclaimed wood tread staircase leading to the master suite with vaulted ceilings and new double-hung wood windows. Greg Jeanfreau, FSJNA President, will speak on the benefits of Faubourg St. John becoming a Cultural and Historic District. Light refreshments provided. Donation bar.

5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at 2917 Ursulines Avenue, $10 / Free for PRC and JLNO members.

For more information: [email protected], 504.636.3399

Suzanne N. Blaum | Director of Education and Outreach | Preservation Resource Center

923 Tchoupitoulas St | New Orleans, LA  70130 |   (504) 636-3399

[email protected]

www.prcno.org

 

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824 North Dupre

August 22, 2012 by admin

photos by Charlie London

Renovators’ Happy Hour goes to Faubourg Saint John!

On Thursday, August 23rd, visit a double shotgun being restored using a 203(K) renovation loan. Serving as his own general contractor, Matthew Mahoe and his partner Heather Self are carefully renovating and updating this home with their own labor. Tour the recently completed rental unit as well as the updated and expanded owners’ unit of 824-26 N. Dupre. Refreshments available.

5:30 to 7:00 p.m. | $7, free for PRC members | 824-26 N. Dupre


For more information,
please contact:
Sarina Mohan
Education and Outreach Coordinator
Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans
923 Tchoupitoulas Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: 504.636.3067
Fax: 504.636.3073
[email protected]
www.prcno.org

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