James Gallier Jr. (September 25, 1827 – May 16, 1868), was a prominent architect in
New Orleans,
Louisiana. His father,
James Gallier was also a New Orleans architect.
James Gallier Jr. graduated from the
University of North Carolina in 1848, and the following year he succeeded to his father's architectural firm. In 1853, he married Josephine A. Villavaso of
St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. The couple had four daughters. During the
Civil War, Gallier served in the Orleans Light Horse Louisiana Cavalry.
James Gallier Jr.
in ''Dictionary of Louisiana Biography'', La. Historical Association.
He died at age 40 just a few years after the Civil War. New Orleans was experiencing a yellow fever epidemic during this period; it is likely that Gallier succumbed to the disease.
Significant works
* The Third Christ Church Cathedral on Canal Street (1846). No longer exists.
* Preservation Resource Center
The Preservation Resource Center is a non-profit organization which promotes the historic preservation of Buildings and architecture of New Orleans, buildings and architecture in New Orleans.
Mission
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(Leeds Iron Foundry, 1852), on Tchoupitoulas Street.
* Gallier House
Gallier House is a restored 19th-century historic house museum located on Royal Street, New Orleans, Royal Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana.
It was originally the home of prominent New Orleans architect, James Gallier Jr. ...
(1857), on Royal Street Royal Street (french: Rue Royale; es, Calle Real) is a street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. It is one of the original streets of the city, dating from the early 18th century, and is known today for its antique shops, art ga ...
in the French Quarter. A National Historic Landmark.
* French Opera House (1859), on Bourbon Street in the French Quarter. Burned down in 1919.
* The Luling Mansion (1865), 1436 Leda Street, converted to the Louisiana Jockey Club (1871-1905).
References
External links
Southeastern Architectural Archive, Special Collections Division, Tulane UniversityPortrait of James Gallier Jr., in ''KnowLA, Encyclopedia of Louisiana''
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1827 births
1868 deaths
19th-century American architects
Deaths from yellow fever
British emigrants to the United States
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