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James Gallier, Jr

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Occupation
  
Architect

Name
  
James Jr.


Role
  
Architect

Parents
  
James Gallier

Born
  
September 25, 1827
Huntingdon, England

Died
  
May 16, 1868, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Structures
  
French Opera House, Christ Church Cathedral, Turpin-Kofler-Buja House

Buildings
  
Christ Church Cathedral, Gallier House, French Opera House

James Gallier, Jr. (September 25, 1827 – May 16, 1868), was a prominent architect in New Orleans, Louisiana. His father, James Gallier was also a New Orleans architect.

James Gallier, Jr., graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1848, and the following year he succeeded to his father's architectural firm. In 1853, he married Josephine A. Villavaso of St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. The couple had four daughters. During the Civil War, Gallier served in the Orleans Light Horse Louisiana Cavalry.

He died at age 40 just a few years after the Civil War. New Orleans was experiencing a yellow fever epidemic during this period; it is likely that Gallier succumbed to the disease.

Significant works

  • The Third Christ Church Cathedral on Canal Street (1846). No longer exists.
  • Leeds-Iron Foundry (1852), on Tchoupitoulas Street.
  • Gallier House (1857), on Royal Street in the French Quarter. A National Historic Landmark.
  • French Opera House (1859), on Bourbon Street in the French Quarter. Burned down in 1919.
  • The Luling Mansion (1865), 1436 Leda Street, converted to the Louisiana Jockey Club (1871-1905).

    • References

    James Gallier, Jr. Wikipedia
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