Our annual celebration of one of New Orleans’ most recognizable architectural treasures is just around the corner! We hope you’ll join us this Saturday, May 12 for the Shotgun House Tour in historic Algiers Point – our city’s second-oldest neighborhood. This year’s tour will highlight six different houses that showcase the livability and versatility of our city’s vernacular architecture – plus three additional “lagniappe” properties.
Getting there can be half the fun – try taking the scenic route to Algiers Point on Saturday! The pedestrian ferry across the Mississippi River offers some of the best panoramic views of the city. The first ferry departs from Canal Street at 10:45 AM on Saturday morning, running every 30 minutes all day long with a $2 fare each way. The tour will be completely walkable once you arrive at the Algiers ferry terminal. See ferry schedule & more details from NORTA.
And remember – tour tickets purchased before the day of the tour are discounted – buy yours today!
Get a sneak peak below of some of the houses on tour from the May issue of Preservation in Print! While you’re touring these incredible homes in Algiers Point, be sure to check out the neighborhood’s small businesses and local hot spots, too!
232 Pelican Ave.
Built after the great fire of 1895, this double-shotgun in Algiers Point is adorned with hand-carved millwork, beautiful wood flooring and original solid wood doors.Read More
323 Eliza St.
Nicknamed “petite grande” by its owners, this camelback shotgun has a serene screened-in back porch and a large collection of family treasures. Read more.
244 Vallette St.
Tall ceilings, original wood floors, fireplaces, plaster medallions and a still-functioning pair of huge pocket doors all come together to transport visitors to another time. Read more.
