The Pitot House: A Landmark on Bayou St. John by Wade, James

The Pitot House: A Landmark on Bayou St. John

Architectural majesty rising from the bayou. Travel back in time to one of New Orleans' oldest historic...
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Author: James Wade
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The Pitot House: A Landmark on Bayou St. John by Wade, James

The Pitot House: A Landmark on Bayou St. John

€40,48

The Pitot House: A Landmark on Bayou St. John

€40,48
Author: James Wade
Format: Hardcover
Language: English

Architectural majesty rising from the bayou. Travel back in time to one of New Orleans' oldest historic homes. The Pitot House retains its architectural purity and significance because of the Louisiana Landmarks Society's efforts in preservation. A traditional Creole country home, the structure remains as a point of reference around which the city revolves. This well-researched volume reveals the captivating history of this gem from the colonial period. The detailed descriptions of the style of the building are enhanced by archival photographs and historical background information. The functionality, integrity, and design of the Pitot House stand as reminders of New Orleans' architectural evolution and memory.



Author: James Wade
Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company
Published: 10/22/2014
Pages: 128
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.45lbs
Size: 10.00h x 8.10w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9781455619320

About the Author
Wade, James: - James Wade is a member of the board of directors for the Louisiana Landmarks Society, where he is also the correspondence secretary, chair of the publications committee, and preservation editor. He volunteers as a docent at the Pitot House museum. Wade has an MA in history from Louisiana Tech University, an MLIS from Louisiana State University, and an MPS in historic preservation from Tulane University. He is affiliated with the American Library Association, the Society of American Archivists, and the Society of Architectural Historians.Brantley, Robert: - Robert S. Brantley and Jan White Brantley (deceased) are New Orleans-based architectural photographers. Their work appears in numerous design magazines and books on New Orleans buildings. Ms. Brantley was the chief photographer of The Historic New Orleans Collection and president of the New Orleans Chapter of the Society of Media Photographers.Cizek, Eugene: - Eugene Darwin Cizek, PhD FAIA, received a bachelor of architecture degree from LSU, a master of city and regional planning and master of urban design from MIT, a doctor of city building from Delft Institute of Technology as a Fulbright Scholar, and a PhD in environmental social psychology from Tulane University. He has been on the Tulane School of Architecture faculty since 1970, founding the master in preservation studies program and serving as its director from 1997 to 2011, serving as the Richard Koch Chair of Architecture from 1997 to 2011, and continuing as a full-time professor of architecture and preservation.

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