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The Gallier House was built in 1859 for architect James Gallier Jr. and his family. The beautiful front and rear parlor are styled in Victorian era décor. Elaborate crown molding, original gasaliers and a kitchen with a gas range &copper broiler to heat water for the bathtub upstairs are some of the unique features of this wonderful home. Thank you Jacob Williams for an exceptional tour…
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Date of experience: December 2020
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If you are interested in the way of life during the mid to late 1800 you can’t miss this. The tour guides are very knowledgeable and the house is beautifully preserved. You will get a complete picture how this family lived and what it was like in New Orleans during that time. One of the best tours I have ever been on.…
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Date of experience: February 2020
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Excellent tour. We happened to come during a slow time and as a result had our own private tour. We were shown through nearly the entire townhouse and yard filled with period accurate furniture. We learned of the family who lived in the home in the mid 1800’s and of the house itself. How it was built what was unique about it and how the family lived during this era. We love looking at old homes and learning about the history so this was a dream tour for us. Our tour guide was excellent and passionate about history. Highly recommend it. …
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Date of experience: January 2020
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We stopped by here for several reasons, and eagerly took the tour. The building was being used for a play that was about to have a two month run so a few things had been added for that, but it did not distract from the artifacts on display. Even better, the man at the counter recognized my friend and I from when we’d stopped at the Hermann-Grima house earlier in the week. Despite that we did not visit both locations in the same day, he still gave us the discount. It’s a fascinating house with a history to match. Be sure to stop by. …
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Date of experience: January 2020
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Beautifully furnished historical home. Very knowledgeable docent/guide. Highly recommend visiting. A very nice addition to a New Orleans trip.
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Date of experience: December 2019
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