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03-APR-2005 E. Fitzgerald

Former Ursuline Convent

New Orleans, LA

This is the old Ursuline Convent. It was built in 1752 and is considered the oldest building in New Orleans area. It served as a convent, school, archbishop's residence and now as the Archdiocesan Archives.

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Coleen Perilloux Landry04-Apr-2005 01:22
Forgot to tell you, it is the oldest building in the Mississippi River Valley.
Coleen Perilloux Landry04-Apr-2005 01:22
Wonderful shot of the Convent, Elaine. I have a photo of your great-grandmother descending the staircase; I am sure you saw the winding staircase.
Guest 04-Apr-2005 00:22
WoW!!!
Gayle P. Clement03-Apr-2005 22:46
Excellent shot!