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Madame John's Legacy
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| Location: | 632 Dumaine St., New Orleans, Louisiana |
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| Built: | 1788 |
| Architect: | Unknown |
| Architectural style: | Colonial, Other |
| Governing body: | State |
| NRHP Reference#: | 70000256 |
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| Added to NRHP: | April 15, 1970[1] |
| Designated NHL: | April 15, 1970[2] |
Madame John's Legacy is a house in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. The name is taken from a story by George Washington Cable.[2] The house was built in 1788, after a fire destroyed much of the neighborhood. The house was rebuilt in the older French colonial style, rather than the then current Spanish style.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1970.[2][3]
The site was restored at a cost of $265,000 during 1972-1974.[3]
The Louisiana State Museum owns the house and provides tours.
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