Historic Buildings of the French Quarter

Customer Reviews:

AUTHORITY, MAGNIFICENCE, AND CHARM -- ALL IN ONE EXTRAORDINARY VOLUME.......2007-03-21

This book is an absolutely astonishing achievement, and is most highly placed among my favorite books of any genre. Most readers will find this to be the finest book on the many historic buildings of the French Quarter, and for many reasons. First, the writing is superbly clear. One need not be an architectural engineer to understand the many fine points covered; believe me, with Mr. Vogt's writing, even we amateurs pick it up easily. One also need not be an historian to comprehend the intricate and detailed timelines involved; these are seamlessly integrated into the writing so that one learns the history naturally, as a matter of course, and a great many historical characters come vividly to life for our reading pleasure. Yes, the buildings described of are built of brick and plaster and colombage and other stuff, but to Mr. Vogt, they are also built from a heady infusion of cultures from many continents converging on a place called New Orleans to create an spicy mix of styles and traditions. In other words, to Mr. Vogt these glorious buildings, some now more than two centuries old, are not inanimate objects, but very, very much alive. Second, the outstanding pen and ink drawings are invitingly warm, showing these appealing buildings in a classic way that blends remarkably well with the written text. I've often found myself pleasantly studying one of the drawings (or perhaps just daydreaming) for several minutes at a time before resuming my reading. When first flipping through the pages of the book, one might be inclined to say that line drawings usually look pretty similar, but I would suggest there is considerable variety in Mr. Vogt's work. Artists should find his approach particularly interesting, with some subjects shown at night rather than in bright daylight, others after a rain, and so on. Take a closer look, and appreciate the artistry unique to each and every drawing.

I have now read this book several times (something I never expected to do when I first bought it), and each time find myself so deeply immersed in pictures and words it's as though I'm living altogether in another time and place. The book is that coherent, that illuminating, that much of a pleasure to enjoy. For anyone who thinks they might even be slightly interested in this subject, this is likely just the volume for you.

Mr. Vogt focused his work on the greatest American city of New Orleans, and that was surely enough to keep him happy for a lifetime. Would that he had had more time to complement this work with another on the early architecture of, for instance, whatever might remain in Biloxi, Martinique, Haiti, Cuba, and other antecedents and contemporaries of New Orleans as it was growing up. In the present volume, he gave us just enough to tease us. Perhaps a bright, enterprising scholar of architecture will be able to follow up some day; that would surely honor Mr. Vogt's lifetime achievements.

"Historic Buildings of the French Quarter" is highly recommended without the slightest hesitation to anyone who enjoys a truly fine book.

Excellent, excellent, excellent..........2003-11-14

This book, as other reviewers have said, is about the architecture of the Quarter and the history that drove its trends and changes. It is an excellent book if you are interested in architectural details and some floor plans in historic buildings of the Quarter as well as typical buildings that would have been built there. If you want to learn about types of buildings in the Quarter, why the Quarter developed as it did and see line drawings of specific historic buildings, then this is your book.

If you want a glitzty photo book showing interior design of said buildings, this is NOT the book for you (thank God, like we need more of that!).

It is my hope that Lloyd Vogt branches out and produces a similar book in other areas with a distinct architectural heritage as it appears to me that most books that address this topic are of the interior design eye-candy type.

Blends history with architectural insights.......2003-02-10

The New Orleans' historic French Quarter was founded in 1718 by the French, moved to Spanish control, and was home to generations of occupants who built grand ballrooms, courtyards, and Spanish structures. Historic Buildings Of The French Quarter uses black and white line drawings to blend history with architectural insights, illustrating building types and styles of different eras and profiling some sixty representative buildings. Students of either regional history or architectural history will find it revealing.

Another classic work from the master on N.O. architecture.......2002-11-20

Founded by the French, developed by the Spanish and the West Indian Creoles, finally acquired by the United States, le Vieux Carre, the French Quarter, is sixty-six square blocks of solid history spread over nearly three centuries. Despite several desvastating fires, a surprising amount of early architectural history remains, and this lush volume of pen-and-ink drawings of buildings and floorplans is notable as both history and art. An introductory section describes the sources and development of vernacular architecture in south Louisiana, the roles of wrought iron, brackets on shotgun houses, and the courtyard plan, and the influence of each succeeding cultural overlay. Then, arranged into chronological chapters, Vogt describes in some detail more than forty structures and locations, both public, like Jackson Square (originally la Place d'Armes) and the U.S. Mint (erected in 1838 on the site of Fort San Carlos), to private dwellings, including the Peyroux House (built c.1780), the Bosque House (1795), and the La Rionda-Correjolles House (c.1810)-- with a full discussion of generic building types and styles for each period. How many visitors to the Quarter are aware that Pat O'Brien?s inhabits what was once the townhouse of planter John Garner, or that Preservation Hall was the home of Madame Fanchon, a free woman of color, from 1817 to 1866, or that the Le Carpentier House on Chartres was not only the home of novelist Frances Parkinson Keyes and the birthplace of Paul Morphy but also the site of a series of murders by the Italian "Black Hand"? A glossary and selected bibliography will also be useful to the student, though an index would have been very handy as well. The author is well known among students of New Orleans architecture; his _New Orleans Houses: A House-Watcher's Guide_, now in its fifth printing, has become the standard reference.

Average customer rating:

Buddy Stall's French Quarter montage
Gaspar Stall
Manufacturer: Harlo Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

ASIN: 081870165X

Book Description

High ground adjacent to the Mississippi River, New Orleans was strategically positioned so as to be a gateway for commerce, providing world-wide transportation through the Gulf of Mexico. As a testament to its deliberate geographical placement, the New Orleans French Quarter has survived natural disasters for hundreds of years. In Buddy Stall's French Quarter Montage, Buddy Stall takes the reader back to the inception of this historic district, explaining the reason for the location and describing John Law's involvement in this high-stakes real estate deal. Some of the more memorable French Quarter denizens have ranged from politicians and capitalists to religious leaders and artists. One such notable is Antoine Peychaud, a local pharmacist credited with mixing the first cocktail. Another is William Ratcliffe Irby, a colorful philanthropist who restored many historic buildings in the 1920s. Pére Antoine, pastor of the Saint Louis Cathedral in the late 1700s, was the most beloved and respected of all those who served in that position. Arriving in 1821, John James Audubon, world-famous ornithological artist, had studios in the French Quarter and found the Mississippi River delta to be a fertile backdrop for his work. New Orleans architecture is internationally known for its old-world styling. The U.S. Custom House, U.S. Mint, Vitascope Hall, and 919 Royal Street all are historic buildings of note in the French Quarter. Mardi Gras and its significance to the French Quarter, Jackson Square, the church and its leaders and educators all are a part of the montage. If we listen carefully to the voices of our ancestors, we will be able to both hear and see the past. Stall has provided us all a way to get to know them in this book.

The French Quarter and Other New Orleans Scenes

Average customer rating:

The French Quarter and Other New Orleans Scenes
Joseph Arrigo
Manufacturer: Pelican Publishing Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Architecture | Professional & Technical | Subjects | Books

North America | Travel | Subjects | Books

Drawing | Instructional & How-To | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0882894552

Rochambeau's cavalry: Lauzun's legion in Connecticut, 1780-1781 : the winter quarters of Lauzun's legion in Lebanon and its march through the state in ... : historical and architectural survey

Average customer rating:

Rochambeau's cavalry: Lauzun's legion in Connecticut, 1780-1781 : the winter quarters of Lauzun's legion in Lebanon and its march through the state in ... : historical and architectural survey
Robert A Selig
Manufacturer: Connecticut Historical Commission
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

Lebanon | Middle East | History | Subjects | Books

Historic Preservation | Architecture | Professional & Technical | Subjects | Books
ASIN: B0006RFGXS

Customer Reviews:

Get Pictures!.......2007-08-24

This book has a lot of interesting info and the pictures are amazing! The ONLY problem that I have with the book is that some of the numbers for the B&Bs and museums are no longer working. Great job otherwise!

Glad I have this book scince the houses are probably gone.......2005-09-01

This is a beautiful book and all the more important in the light of recent events. The copy is repetitive and dry but the pictures are lovely. I would have appreciated more info on the architecture and history of the times these homes were built.

Average customer rating:

THE MAJESTY OF THE GARDEN DISTRICT
Lee Malone
Manufacturer: Pelican Publishing Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000P565V8

Book Description

Frank Marshall Davis was a prominent poet, journalist, jazz critic, and civil rights activist on the Chicago and Atlanta scene from the 1920s through the 1940s. He was an intimate of Langston Hughes and Richard Wright and an influential editor at the Chicago Evening Bulletin, the Chicago Whip, the Chicago Star, and the Atlanta World. He renounced his writing career in 1948 and moved to Hawaii, forgotten until the Black Arts Movement rediscovered him in the 1960s.

livin' the Blues: Memoirs of a Black Journalist and Poet

Average customer rating:

livin' the Blues: Memoirs of a Black Journalist and Poet
Frank Marshall Davis
Manufacturer: University of Wisconsin Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000ORTR9E

Livin' the Blues: Memoirs of a Black Journalist and Poet (Wisconsin Studies in Autobiography)

Average customer rating:

Livin' the Blues: Memoirs of a Black Journalist and Poet (Wisconsin Studies in Autobiography)
Frank Marshall; Tidwell, John Edgar Davis
Manufacturer: University of Wisconsin Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Book Description

If You're Thinking About Building A Home, whether you want to be your own General Contractor, and SAVE up to 50,000 Dollars or more, or you want to hire a builder, there are many things that you absolutely must know to avoid costly errors and mistakes. "HOW TO PLAN, SUBCONTRACT AND BUILD YOUR DREAM HOUSE" has been written by Warren V. Jaeger, a Master Designer-Builder, with more than 45 years experience. Thirty four chapters, more than 130,000 words, and dozens of diagrams take you step by step through the entire building process with practical advice and real life examples. Learn what needs to be done, when it needs to be done, and how to get it done!

But, before you even think about construction, PART ONE guides you through: lot evaluation, drainage, sloping sites, public water and sewer connections, well drilling, septic systems, zoning, wet lands, flood plains, deeds and restrictions, easements, foundation designs and many vital considerations and decisions you must make long before you hire a builder or start to build. Part two covers: how to get plans, when plans are worthless, types of builders, how to choose the building process. Part three covers: the detailed process of construction, mortgages, financial discipline, hiring subcontractors, scheduling and supervision.

There are great chapters on Radon, Principles of Electricity, Energy Saving Windows, and much much more. You will save many times the cost of this book alone by following Proper Insulation Techniques and Construction Methods revealed by the author.

WARREN V. JAEGER explains the 69 essential rules of construction learned through his many years of practical experience. They cost him money to learn, and they will save you money if you follow them. Because the scope and detail of this book is so comprehensive we are including the complete Table of Contents so you can appreciate all the thing that are covered which you need to know to succeed.

You wouldn't remove an appendix, or represent yourself in court, without the necessary knowledge. Don't undertake an expensive building project without getting the information you must have to succeed.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent resource when researching builders.......2006-06-06

I purchased this book as part of my research during escrow on a lot where we plan to build a vacation/retirement home. Even though we would likely not serve as general contractor the information inside is invaluable. It has helped me to understand the right questions to ask during escrow (from surveyors to septic to view to laterals) to ensure the lot, county and sub-division will allow the home we envision. The chapters on foundation, windows, doors, etc are all extremely helpful when it gets down to desiging the home. I'll know what to look out for with the interior and exterior design, drainage and when dealing with the builder.

I skimmed most of the book in about an hour and came away with two pages of notes which will undoubtably be greatly extended when I sit down and read in detail. There's so much great information that it really takes two passes.

That said, the illustrations are a bit primitive and I found some of them hard to understand. Also, an update to include smart home/home theater considerations would be a welcome addition. For those iterested, I've found some of the "XYZ for Dummys" books to fill that gap.

Recommended.

Great book!.......2006-02-28

Covering all of the main topics, this book on homebuilding is a must have for any person intent on building his or her dream home. I keep it with me all of the time for easy referral.

Voice of experience--good advice.......2002-07-05

The best part of this book is its easygoing style. Written seemingly entirely from memory, you'll understand and remember every word. The author skips the commonly available info and writes about the crucial nuts-and-bolts problems of building a house: what do you do if you've drilled a hundred foot well and come up dry? (Keep drilling.) His advice on some details, vapor barriers for example, is OK but you'll want to check the latest thinking on the topic too. Some harmless misinformation is passed along, like that Palladio, eponym for those short-tall-short windows, "invented" them. (He may have invented residential architecture, but those windows date to antiquity. In his day they were known as serliana, after the architect Sebastiano Serlio.) The scientific explanations fall a bit short, and the chapter where he disparages Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's engineering does not show him in a good light. However he does caution you that drywallers, more than any other trade, will try to rip you off with a high materials estimate. Stuff like that you can't get anywhere else.

Great first source.......2002-01-12

If you want to have a house built, this is a great book to start with. The author is a general contractor who has seen it all and wants to educate readers about the building process. His intention is to prevent others from the pitfalls and scams of building, and simultaneously he explains the science behind plumbing, electricity, sewarage, insulation etc. He also discusses the attitudes and scams of subcontractors and local bureaucrats. This is not a how-to book; the purpose is to educate you enough so that you know what questions to ask as your house goes up.

He begins with purchasing the land and ends with the final detailing of the house. He includes interesting anecdotes to make his points. I was impressed his ability to go from the abstract to simple things usually overlooked. Although I was lost in the section on laying the foundation, the book was written simply, and is easy to follow.

My only criticisms are limited. There are occasional typing errors (I'm an English teacher) and a need for a few more illustrations. The author can also be opininated about his person tastes in decor and such, but I found that to be humorous and endearing. Finally, I don't think the book is titled incorrectly. Yes, you should read it if you want to be your own gerneral contractor. But I think this book is more about the risk involved in doing that. After 20 pages, I was convinced I would definately want a general contractor.

Had a lot of useful tips, but lacked a few key areas.......2001-12-05

I would actually give it 4 1/2 stars if I was able. The book had many useful tips concerning windows, framing and insulating to produce an energy efficient house. It also had tips for hanging drywall, planning lighting and measuring techniques, as well as tips for dealing with contractors and inspectors; all of which are helpful. The authors distaste for basements leads to an absense of information on poured basements which are the standard in my area. He continually pushed slab houses and only had block wall basements as an example. This was disappointing. Not being a plumber, I also would have liked more information on tapping into city sewer and water and into gas lines. Most of his examples were of a septic system and well. The book was not edited well, as it had many spelling errors. If you are not looking for a novel, this should not bother you much because the information in the book is simple and very benificial. It is well worth the purchase price and should save you a lot of money and headaches if you decide to build your own house.

Average customer rating:

Tight
A "Must Read" before you walk into a model home!

Home Building Pitfalls
Robert Batcheller , and Lawrence Thomas
Manufacturer: New Community Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Buying & Selling Homes | Real Estate | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

General | Real Estate | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

General | Personal Finance | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

Design & Construction | Home Design | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books

Look Inside Home & Garden Books | Trip | Specialty Stores | Books
Similar Items:

ASIN: 0971955093

Book Description

The true insider's guide to getting the quality new home you deserve.

From choosing the right community through the final inspection, Home Building Pitfalls has the new home buying tips and tricks you must have to be on equal footing with your builder including:

How to avoid the "model home trap" used by every big builder

How to prevent your builder's assembly line construction techniques from getting in the way of the quality and craftsmanship you deserve

How to discover if your builder is telling the truth about claims of superior quality and customer satisfaction

How to prevent damaging mold growth that has become so common in new homes

The tactics used by new home sales people to "up-sell" and persuade you to unnecessarily spend thousands of extra dollars

How your builder's attorneys are working overtime to make sure they have the upper hand... and what you can do to foil their efforts!

How you can protect yourself from the exclusions and exceptions in most new home warranties.

How to avoid the biggest scam you will encounter when buying a home - The Home Inspector Scam.

Customer Reviews:

Tight.......2005-11-12

I should have read this BEFORE I bought my house... All of my fake wood siding is falling off. I'll definitely follow all of the HBP's guidelines on my next home purchase! Bottom line... Tight book.

A "Must Read" before you walk into a model home!.......2002-06-25

Our new house is nearly complete and we used the book to guide us through the entire process. The book is laid out logically and very well mirrored our experience. The most helpful information came from the chapters informing us of the missteps that can be made before construction even begins, especially from a legal standpoint. Even though we used a reputable builder, we still had several occasions where our sales person and the construction supervisor tried to pull "fast ones" on us.

You can tell the author knows his stuff. The real life examples of other people's mistakes clearly reinforce the reasoning behind the advice he offers.

The only thing lacking was illustrations, but they weren't really necessary. I thought the book served its purpose well and kept our builder honest.

Average customer rating:

This book could be a magazine article

This book I believe was a life saver. Iknow it helped us

The 9 Biggest Pitfalls of Home Construction
Jeff Howe
Manufacturer: Morris Pub
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback

Buildings & Construction | Home Design | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
Design & Construction | Home Design | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
General | Construction | Civil | Engineering | Professional & Technical | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 1575024934

Book Description

This book examines some of the different ways consumers get themselves in trouble when building a new house, adding to an existing house, or just hiring a single person to work for them. It describes how to avoid some of these pitfalls, and other ways to save money. It also goes over the proper way to hire someone to work on their home, whether they should be their own contractor, how to schedule, etc. It also has many forms a consumer can use to help them in the hiring, scheduling, and planning stages of any construction process. This book is a multi-project workbook that can be as useful as any tool in your toolkit. It may be the wisest investment you make in your home.

Customer Reviews:

This book could be a magazine article.......1999-12-10

First, to be fair, the author's make some mildly helpfull points. However, anyone who has spent even a few hours interviewing builders and/or architects will already be familiar with most of the points made. The book is very brief. Only the first 30 pages are actual text. The remainder of the book is example forms (4 copies of each to add girth to book, no doubt). I should think that anyone, after building one home, could write as well or better.

This book I believe was a life saver. Iknow it helped us.......1998-06-24

My neighbors had some work done on their house and it ended up being quite a disaster. I saw this book advertised locally and bought it. I can pretty safely say that we eliminated some contractors because of the book that we might have hired. The one we did hire met all of the qualifications outlined in the book and we have a beautiful addition to prove it. I know that because of many things in the "pitfall" book we had a good remodeling experience. John Francis

Before You Build: 100 Home-Building Pitfalls to Avoid

Average customer rating:

Before You Build: 100 Home-Building Pitfalls to Avoid
K. L. Petrocelly
Manufacturer: Tab Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

General | Self-Help | Health, Mind & Body | Subjects | Books

Buildings & Construction | Home Design | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books

General | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books

Book Description

A guide to identifying the 100 most common homebuilding problems and strategies for avoiding them or resolving them if they've already been encountered.

How To Avoid the Pitfalls: Building Your Dream Home

Average customer rating:

How To Avoid the Pitfalls: Building Your Dream Home
Pierre Renaldo
Manufacturer: 1st Books Library
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Buildings & Construction | Home Design | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books

General | Science | Subjects | Books

General | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0759666946

Book Description

This book is a simple guide of the construction process for people who don?t know anything about building anything.

Opportunities related to gain on sale of primary residence used partly for business. (Pitfalls and Planning).(home office taxation and regulation changes): ... article from: The National Public Accountant

Average customer rating:

Opportunities related to gain on sale of primary residence used partly for business. (Pitfalls and Planning).(home office taxation and regulation changes): ... article from: The National Public Accountant
Kaye F. McClung , and Leonard G. Weld
Manufacturer: National Society of Public Accountants
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

General | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

Book Description

This digital document is an article from The National Public Accountant, published by National Society of Public Accountants on December 1, 2001. The length of the article is 1978 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

Citation Details
Title: Opportunities related to gain on sale of primary residence used partly for business. (Pitfalls and Planning).(home office taxation and regulation changes)
Author: Kaye F. McClung
Publication: The National Public Accountant (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 1, 2001
Publisher: National Society of Public Accountants
Volume: 46 Issue: 10 Page: home

Distributed by Thomson Gale

Books:

Books Index

Books Home

Recommended Books