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What started as a little real estate browsing turned into a forever home. ✨Three years ago, Curtis Herring wasn't lookin...
06/04/2026

What started as a little real estate browsing turned into a forever home. ✨

Three years ago, Curtis Herring wasn't looking to move. Then he stumbled across a 1962 Mid-Century Modern gem designed by architect Leonard Dreyfus—a home with soaring ceilings, terrazzo floors, a sleek brick façade, and an original swimming pool that felt like a permanent vacation.

While others saw musty carpet and dated finishes, Herring saw possibility. Today, the home is a stunning reflection of Mid-Century design, filled with iconic furnishings, thoughtful updates, and personal touches that honor its original character.

"It feels like it was meant to be," Herring says. "I feel like I have always been here."

Read the full story at https://prcno.org/home-of-curtis-herring-featured-on-2026-midmod-home-tour-happy-hour/

📷️'s by Liz Jurey

Then step inside this remarkable home during the PRC's MidMod Home Tour & Happy Hour on June 17 from 5–8 p.m. Explore beautifully preserved Mid-Century Modern homes, enjoy a complimentary cocktail or beer, and celebrate the timeless appeal of modernist design. 🥂🏡

CPC is proud to have completed another round of "Ask the Expert" series, hosted by the . CPC staff Stephen and Julia wer...
06/03/2026

CPC is proud to have completed another round of "Ask the Expert" series, hosted by the . CPC staff Stephen and Julia were on hand to answer questions from the community. Staff tuned for more CPC in the community events!

06/03/2026

Good news: Ted’s Frostop will not be demolished under the current proposal.

The developer has withdrawn its appeal of the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s demolition denial, meaning the HDLC’s April decision stands. Frostop will not be heard at the June 4 City Council meeting.

This is major progress, and it happened because neighbors, patrons, preservation advocates and architecture lovers showed up.

But the long-term future of the 1955 building, the restaurant and the larger development site remains uncertain. The developers still own three additional properties on the block, Tulane has paused its potential involvement in the student housing plan, and no revised plan has been made public.

Ted’s Frostop is one of New Orleans’ rare examples of midcentury roadside architecture with Googie-style influences. It is quirky, bright, joyful and deeply tied to the character of South Claiborne Avenue.

PRC will continue to monitor the site and advocate for a creative path forward that keeps Frostop standing.

Learn more at https://prcno.org/frostop-will-not-be-demolished-but-its-future-remains-uncertain/

Ted’s Frostop is safe from demolition under the current proposal.RCR Claiborne Venture III LLC has withdrawn its appeal ...
06/02/2026

Ted’s Frostop is safe from demolition under the current proposal.
RCR Claiborne Venture III LLC has withdrawn its appeal of the Historic District Landmarks Commission’s April 8 decision denying demolition of the beloved 1955 diner. The New Orleans City Council had been scheduled to consider the appeal on June 4.

This is a major step in the right direction, but Frostop’s long-term future remains uncertain. PRC will continue to monitor the site and advocate for a creative path forward that preserves the building, the business, the signage and the public memory attached to this rare piece of New Orleans’ midcentury roadside architecture.

Learn more https://prcno.org/frostop-will-not-be-demolished-but-its-future-remains-uncertain/

Hurricane season is here, and Louisiana's expanded Fortify Homes Program could help thousands of homeowners strengthen t...
06/01/2026

Hurricane season is here, and Louisiana's expanded Fortify Homes Program could help thousands of homeowners strengthen their roofs before the next storm.

But for many homeowners, receiving a grant is only part of the journey.

In a statement released today, PRCNO highlights why gap funding is critical to helping eligible Orleans Parish homeowners move from a grant award to a completed FORTIFIED roof—and how our Revival Grants program can help bridge that gap.

Read the full statement and learn more about the opportunities available to historic New Orleans homeowners at https://prcno.org/as-hurricane-season-begins-gap-funding-is-key-to-helping-historic-new-orleans-homeowners-use-louisianas-expanded-fortify-homes-program/

If you guessed 2 on this week’s architecture quiz, you’re correct! 🎉⁠⁠Step inside this Mid-century Modern home and 2 oth...
05/31/2026

If you guessed 2 on this week’s architecture quiz, you’re correct! 🎉⁠
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Step inside this Mid-century Modern home and 2 others in Lakewood North during our MidMod Home Tour & Happy Hour on June 17. Get your tickets at https://prcno.org/event/2026-midmod-home-tour-and-happy-hour/

Thanks for playing along! 🏡✨ Want more architecture quizzes? Let us know in the comments!

Test your New Orleans architecture knowledge with another PRC architecture quiz! Which one of these Mid-century modern N...
05/30/2026

Test your New Orleans architecture knowledge with another PRC architecture quiz! Which one of these Mid-century modern New Orleans homes has terrazzo? Take your guess in the comments, and we’ll reveal the answer tomorrow!⁠
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Psst... ALL will be featured on PRC’s Annual MidMod Home Tour & Happy Hour on June 17th! Learn more and get tickets at the link in our bio! ⁠
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This is just a taste of what’s in store on the New Orleans Holiday Heritage Tour. ✨Imagine spending six unforgettable da...
05/29/2026

This is just a taste of what’s in store on the New Orleans Holiday Heritage Tour. ✨

Imagine spending six unforgettable days exploring New Orleans during its most magical season—from exclusive early access to the PRC’s Holiday Home Tour and a private Feast of the Seven Fishes dinner in a historic Garden District home, to the spectacular Festival of the Bonfires and a private Réveillon dinner in Antoine‘s legendary Rex Room.

You’ll stay in the Henry Howard Hotel, reserved exclusively for our group, enjoy special access and experiences not available to the public, and discover the traditions, architecture, food, music, and stories that make New Orleans unlike anywhere else during the holidays.

These aren’t experiences you can simply book on your own—they’re the kind of insider opportunities made possible through the Preservation Resource Center’s deep connections to the people and places that define New Orleans.

Swipe through for a sneak peek of the itinerary, then visit our website to see everything that’s included.

🎄 New Orleans Holiday Heritage Tour�📅 December 9–14, 2026

Space is limited. Link in bio to book.

Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 MidMod Home Tour & Happy Hour! 🏡✨Step inside three beautiful Mid-Century homes, sip...
05/28/2026

Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 MidMod Home Tour & Happy Hour! 🏡✨

Step inside three beautiful Mid-Century homes, sip cocktails and beer along the way, and spend the evening celebrating timeless modernist design with fellow architecture and preservation lovers. And yes — we fully encourage your best Mid-Century-inspired outfits. 😉

Featured homes include:
📍 5800 Marcia Avenue — Home of Curtis Herring
📍 5790 Bellaire Drive — Home of Suzanne Moak
📍 5801 Bellaire Drive — Home of Leslie & Drayton Holley

🎟 Get your tickets early before prices go up! Advance pricing ends Tuesday, June 16 at 2 p.m.

🔗 https://prcno.org/event/2026-midmod-home-tour-and-happy-hour/

LAST CHANCE! Our final Warehouse District Walking Tour of the spring season takes place May 30 at 10 AM.⁠Join the Preser...
05/27/2026

LAST CHANCE! Our final Warehouse District Walking Tour of the spring season takes place May 30 at 10 AM.⁠

Join the Preservation Resource Center for an exclusive expert-guided stroll through one of New Orleans’ most fascinating historic neighborhoods. Explore the architecture, history, and hidden stories of the Warehouse District, Lafayette Square, and the American Sector while discovering how this once-industrial area evolved into the vibrant neighborhood we know today.⁠

The tour begins and ends at the PRC’s beautifully restored 1852 former iron foundry headquarters.

This limited-run tour series has been incredibly popular, and May 30 is your final opportunity to join us this spring. Reserve your spot today at https://prcno.org/event/guided-architecture-tour-of-the-warehouse-district-and-american-sector-may-30/

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