New Orleans Icons

Of the many striking architectural details of the buildings in the Crescent City, the ironwork stands above the rest. These helical bars are inextricably intertwined with the city's history, weaving a pattern of indelible grace and strength. Cornstalks, ivy, grape vines, rose clusters, and fleur-de-lis adorn fa ades and property. As decoration, personalization, and protection, these wrought filigrees bind together three hundred years of crafted heritage.

Explore stunning examples of wrought and cast iron from St. Louis Cathedral in the heart of the Vieux Carr to Colonel Short's Villa in the Garden District. The craftsmanship, history, and residents of each building provide a tantalizing background for any viewer or at-home reader. This reconnoiter of New Orleans' vibrant heritage--still thriving today--is a physical testament to mankind's five-thousand-year relationship with iron.