# Gallier House

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Gallier House U.S. National Register of Historic Places U.S. National Historic Landmark U.S. National Historic Landmark District – Contributing property Gallier House (with green gallery) Show map of East New Orleans Show map of Louisiana Show map of the United States Location 1132 Royal St., New Orleans, Louisiana Coordinates 29°57′40.76″N 90°3′41.01″W / 29.9613222°N 90.0613917°W / 29.9613222; -90.0613917 Built 1857 Architect James Gallier Jr. Architectural style Greek Revival, Italianate Part of Vieux Carre Historic District (ID66000377) NRHP reference No. 74000932 Significant dates Added to NRHP February 15, 1974[1] Designated NHL May 30, 1974[2] Designated NHLDCP December 21, 1965

**Gallier House** is a restored 19th-century [historic house museum](/source/Historic_house_museum) located on [Royal Street](/source/Royal_Street%2C_New_Orleans) in the [French Quarter](/source/French_Quarter) of [New Orleans](/source/New_Orleans), [Louisiana](/source/Louisiana).

It was originally the home of prominent New Orleans architect, [James Gallier Jr.](/source/James_Gallier_Jr.) Construction began in 1857 and he moved in with his wife and children in 1860.

The fully furnished house includes a courtyard garden, elegant carriageway, and [slave quarters](/source/History_of_slavery_in_Louisiana). The interior is restored and furnished in the style of the 1850s. The home boasts numerous technological and architectural advancements for its time, offering a glimpse into 19th-century cutting-edge design. It was declared a [National Historic Landmark](/source/National_Historic_Landmark) in 1974 for its association with Gallier, one of the city's most important architects of the mid-19th century.[2][3]

In 1996, the [Woman's Exchange](/source/Woman's_Exchange) became the steward of this historic house after acquiring it from [Tulane University](/source/Tulane_University). The Gallier House reflects an accurate and comprehensive historic restoration of one of New Orleans’ time-honored landmarks.

## Architecture

The house is eclectic, combining Italianate features such as stucco treatment with classical elements like the formal front entrance. The stucco covering protected the soft, locally made brick from erosion by wind and water. The building was constructed of brick-on-brick foundations which increase the width below the surface.

The front entry is protected by the original [cast iron](/source/Cast_iron) gate. Much of the cast iron in the French Quarter was purchased from catalogs, so it was not as unique as the [wrought iron](/source/Wrought_iron). The front gate of Gallier House, however, was designed by James Gallier Jr. specifically for this house.[4]

### Interior

 Gallier house parlor.

## See also

- [Hermann-Grima House](/source/Hermann-Grima_House), another French Quarter [historic house museum](/source/Historic_house_museum) operated by the Woman's Exchange

- [List of National Historic Landmarks in Louisiana](/source/List_of_National_Historic_Landmarks_in_Louisiana)

- [National Register of Historic Places listings in Orleans Parish, Louisiana](/source/National_Register_of_Historic_Places_listings_in_Orleans_Parish%2C_Louisiana)

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-nris_1-0)** ["National Register Information System"](https://npgallery.nps.gov/NRHP). *[National Register of Historic Places](/source/National_Register_of_Historic_Places)*. [National Park Service](/source/National_Park_Service). January 23, 2007.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-nhlsum_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-nhlsum_2-1) ["Gallier House"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110308014525/http://tps.cr.nps.gov/nhl/detail.cfm?ResourceId=1443&ResourceType=Building). *National Historic Landmark summary listing*. National Park Service. Archived from [the original](http://tps.cr.nps.gov/nhl/detail.cfm?ResourceId=1443&ResourceType=Building) on March 8, 2011. Retrieved January 30, 2008.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-nrhpinv2_3-0)** Paul Goeldner (January 15, 1974). ["National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Gallier House / James Gallier, Jr. House"](https://npgallery.nps.gov/NRHP/GetAsset/NHLS/74000932_text) (pdf). National Park Service. {{[cite journal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_journal)}}: Cite journal requires |journal= ([help](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:CS1_errors#missing_periodical)) and [*Accompanying 22 photos, exterior and interior, from 1971.*](https://npgallery.nps.gov/NRHP/GetAsset/NHLS/74000932_photos) (5.56 MB)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Armbruster, Don (2002). *Hermann-Grima/Gallier Historic Houses*. Lawrenceburg, IN: The Creative Company. p. 13.

## External links

- Media related to [Gallier House](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Gallier_House) at Wikimedia Commons

- [Official website](http://www.hgghh.org/)

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