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Up to 2 hours
1850 House
Up to 2 hours
Step back in time and explore the oldest apartment houses in the US.
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Overview
If you love history and architecture, a trip to the oldest apartment houses in the United States will be right up your street. The 1850 House and State Museum overlooks the picturesque Jackson Square and, if you hadn't guessed by the name, was built in 1850 by the Baroness Micaela Almonester de Pontalba - daughter of the Spanish colonial landowner, Don Andres Almonester y Roxas.
It's now considered to be one of New Orleans’ most significant historic buildings. Explore the striking Parisian characteristics of the house, which has been restored to its former glory. Browse art and décor from the Antebellum era in which the Baroness lived, and see the pretty period furniture pieces of this elegant former residence.
Facts
If you look closely, you'll see an 'A and P' monogram that decorates the cast-iron railings. These stand for the Almonaster and Pontalba families.
It cost Baroness Pontalba over $300,000 to build both rows of Pontakba buildings on either side of Jackson Square.
The Baroness’ father-in-law tried to kill her at point-blank range while living in France, however, he failed and only left her mutilated.
What's included
Enjoy a self-guided tour of the period house.
Learn all about the Baroness Micaela.
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523 St. Ann St, Lower Pontalba Bldg, Jackson Square,, New Orleans, USStandard opening hours
Closings & holidays
State holidays.
1850 House
DaniaIt was an interesting look into the style of living at the time. It will take you less than 30 min to really see everything. I would add it if you have the all inclusive pass since it is right next to Jackson Square.
Look into the past
Kelly MGreat way to see how people lived and the architecture was stunning
1850 Tour
Jasonnice place too visit. should only takec40 minutes as it is rather small but worth going to
A must see
Phoenix DDDYou will see the "sugar cone" that shows the wealth of the family among other neat info and artifacts.
Not disabled accessible
ColinNice place but if you're a disabled wheelchair user like me it's a no no also disappointingly some of interactive bits didn't seem to work there is a short film in the gift shop that covers the house and its history so if you're interested and you can't get round the house just go in the gift shop and way the film
Excellent experience
Very interesting. The guide was very knowledgeable.
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