City - New Orleans, LA - The Pickwick Palace 1902 by Mike Savad

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Description Colorized photo from 1902Original title: Carondelet StreetPhotographer: Detroit PublishingLocation 739 Canal StThis is the corner of Canal and Carondelet Street from around 1902, very little exists today.What I consider the main attraction is that white building on the right. Built in 1884, took 10 years to build, in a Queen Anne style, it was originally the Pickwick Club. It had a very distinctive tower, which was taller than the 4 stories it was attached too. The building was made of marble, covered in fancy statues and detailing, they had stained glass windows everywhere, brass statues, an oak parquet floor, and all the upholstery had 'peacock blue velvet'. The ground floor had the clubhouse entrance and a 'ladies' restaurant, some retail space, and the floor was rented out for different things over the years. The upstairs had all the amenities one would expect for a club of its day: A dining room, a meeting room, a library, a game room and a 400 seat assembly hall. What set this building apart was that it displayed its wealth for all to see. The Daily Picayune described this building as an 'elegant and costly edifice', and later referred to it as the 'The Pickwick Palace'. They also mentioned, 'The establishment is an honor to the gentleman who own and will use it, and an ornament to the city.'In 1894, the structure caught fire, causing extensive damage to the inside. The Pickwickians moved out and after renovation in 1898, Fellman's Department Store took over, will about 1918 when the owner died. It was then taken over by Max and Leopold Feibelman, who continued it operation as a department store until they moved out in 1931.Then over the net 17 years, it was used as a USO hall during WW2, along with other events. Finally by 1948, the building was described as sagging and run down, it was demolished. The Gus Mayer building was put up, and its still there today. If you look in the back on the right, that building is the Hennen Building, also k

Mike Savad, Westfield, NJ
Member Since August 2009
Artist Statement My name is Mike Savad, I create one of a kind creations. Photo realistic is what people think of first. There are many themes, flowers, porches, and local Suburban Scenes, some city, some urban. I also have many Job inspired images that cover a quite a range. If your looking for a gift for your Pharmacist, Doctor, Dentist, Lawyer, Barber, Gardner, Fireman etc, there should be something there for you. These will look very nice hanging on your wall, or in a waiting room, even a hotel room. My art is inspired by Norman Rockwell and Paintings from the time of the Renaissance.