one of the most photographed
buildings in the French Quarter
the Pedesclaux - Le Monnier House
636 - 640 Royal Street
( the corner of St. Peter and Royal Street )
..
locally known as New Orleans
first 'skyscraper'
construction began in 1795
and extended to three floors by 1811
( the fourth floor was added in 1876 )
..
Before 1800 buildings were limited to
two floors out of fear that the swampy
soil could not support taller buildings.
...
For me
a trip to New Orleans
is not complete until
I 'shoot' the old building.
Never a problem since it is
doors away from my favorite
restaurant
the Gumbo Shop
