World / USA / Louisiana / Gretna, 5 km from center Coordinates: 29°57'24"N   90°3'48"W

Upper Pontalba Building Apartments

Upper Pontalba Building Apartments



Built in 1849-50 by Baroness Pontalba (a name with much history), this bulding (along with its conterpart on the other side of Jackson Square, are believed to be the first apartment buildings in the country. One is owned and operated by the city, the other by the state. Photo soon --SR



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8 months ago   +1
Photo courtesy of myself; taken in August of 2004.
5 months ago   0
Polygon by forrestgumprock
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