Autobiography Of James Gallier, Architect (Architecture and Decorative Art)

Born in Ireland, James Gallier was one of a group of architects who created the idea of Architectural Practice, with the architect working for the clients, and managing those who actually build the structures that have been designed. His significant works that are National Historic Landmarks include: Gallier Hall on St. Charles Avenue (1851), at Lafayette Square in the Central Business District, which was New Orleans’ City Hall for nearly a century. It is a National Historic Landmark; Pontalba Buildings, with Henry Howard, a National Historic Landmark; St. Charles Hotel, and Government Street Presbyterian Church (1836), a National Historic Landmark in Mobile, Alabama.