Flashlight to Streetlight
2523 Prytania Street, NOLA.
The beautiful Madonna and canopy in the yard denotes a small Catholic chapel, used to stand here until Anne Rice, author of Interview with a Vampire, purchased the property. It’s the setting for her novel Violin. The home was designed by the Architect Henry Howard in 1857. He predominantly used the Italianate style that you can see. Italianate homes in the Garden District on average have 17 foot tall ceilings. You will also notice the exquisite metal work adhered. When looking at the metal columns you will notice Romeo Spikes. Folklore states that they were installed to keep young men from climbing into young women’s rooms. Most likely, they are there to prevent robbery. You will also notice a gas light on the porch that burns all day and all night. That is upholding the tradition that J.H. Caldwell arrived in New Orleans in 1833 and started installing the gas lines into homes throughout the region. The Garden District would have never been without light.
2523 Prytania Street, NOLA.
The beautiful Madonna and canopy in the yard denotes a small Catholic chapel, used to stand here until Anne Rice, author of Interview with a Vampire, purchased the property. It’s the setting for her novel Violin. The home was designed by the Architect Henry Howard in 1857. He predominantly used the Italianate style that you can see. Italianate homes in the Garden District on average have 17 foot tall ceilings. You will also notice the exquisite metal work adhered. When looking at the metal columns you will notice Romeo Spikes. Folklore states that they were installed to keep young men from climbing into young women’s rooms. Most likely, they are there to prevent robbery. You will also notice a gas light on the porch that burns all day and all night. That is upholding the tradition that J.H. Caldwell arrived in New Orleans in 1833 and started installing the gas lines into homes throughout the region. The Garden District would have never been without light.