Vieux Carré Virtual Library
Vieux Carré Commission Foundation The City of New Orleans

How to Use the Virtual Library

  • Search for an address or click directly on the map to view images and property attributes.
  • Select from the dropdown to filter the images by year.
  • Click an image to enlarge and view caption.
  • Click "More Details" to view Property Information at The Historic New Orleans Collection.

What do the colors mean?

The color rating indicates the historical and/or architectural significance of each property under the VCC’s jurisdiction.

  • Purple, of national architectural/historical significance
  • Blue, of major architectural/historical significance
  • Green, of local architectural/historical significance
  • Pink, of potential local or major architectural significance, but with detrimental alterations
  • Yellow, contributes to the character of the district
  • Orange, unrated 20th century construction
  • Brown, objectionable or of no architectural/historical significance
  • Gray, needs VCC review
  • Not Rated

VCVL Glossary

Vieux Carré Virtual Library

The Vieux Carré Virtual Library is a map-based electronic archive of countless Vieux Carré Commission images, documents, and records. It is designed to preserve historic artifacts from deterioration and natural disaster, while also connecting the public to the inner archives of the VCC as an integrative educational and planning resource.

This project is an ongoing initiative of the Vieux Carré Commission Foundation. The Foundation's mission is to support the VCC in preserving and protecting not only the French Quarter’s invaluable historic architectural heritage, but also its tout ensemble, or its quaint and distinctive character and ambiance.

Developed in partnership with Tesler Preservation Consulting and the City of New Orleans; funded in part by generous grants from the Ella West Freeman Foundation and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation.