Gallier House

Gallier House is a restored 19th-century historic house museum located on Royal Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Location1132 Royal St., New Orleans, Louisiana

Coordinates29°57′40.76″N 90°3′41.01″W

Built1857

ArchitectJames Gallier Jr.

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Gallier House
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. National Historic Landmark
U.S. National Historic Landmark District – Contributing property
Gallier House (with green gallery)
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Location	1132 Royal St., New Orleans, Louisiana
Coordinates	29°57′40.76″N 90°3′41.01″W
Built	1857
Architect	James Gallier Jr.
Architectural style	Greek Revival, Italianate
Part of	Vieux Carre Historic District (ID66000377)
NRHP reference No.	74000932
Significant dates
Added to NRHP	February 15, 1974[1]
Designated NHL	May 30, 1974[2]
Designated NHLDCP	December 21, 1965

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It was originally the home of prominent New Orleans architect, James Gallier Jr. Construction began in 1857 and he moved in with his wife and children in 1860.

The fully furnished house includes a courtyard garden, elegant carriageway, and slave quarters. The interior is restored and furnished in the style of the 1850s. The home boasts numerous technological and architectural advancements for its time, offering a glimpse into 19th-century cutting-edge design. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1974 for its association with Gallier, one of the city's most important architects of the mid-19th century.^[2][3]

In 1996, the Woman's Exchange became the steward of this historic house after acquiring it from Tulane University. The Gallier House reflects an accurate and comprehensive historic restoration of one of New Orleans’ time-honored landmarks.