We had a fabulous guide, Cheryl. She made the walk so interesting by weaving the social and material historical context with the architectural decisions at various points in NO’s history including the Creole, British, Spanish and French waves of influence. She went the extra mile sharing diagrams of the inside of structures. Cheryl also shared untold story of Micaela Leonarda Antonia Almonester y Rojas, known to history as the Baroness Pontalba, who developed Jackson Square’s buildings. The Baroness was a woman way ahead of her time and I had never heard about her. A++ for our guide.
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Apr 2022
Thank you for choosing New Orleans Architecture Tours!
Our tours may focus on architecture, but that is only as a lens to discuss all other things. History, geology, geography, culture, and even climate can be discussed while looking at beautiful buildings!
Cheryl is an incredible guide who loves sharing our history with our guests. She balances information with interesting stories to provide really special experiences for our visitors! Her first hand information about the Pontalba family is really compelling!
Thank you for recommending our tours on this site and also for sharing your photo of St. Louis Cathedral from Orleans Street.