History, Art, and Architecture
The history, art and architecture of St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans, from before colonial times through today.
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Sources
Pope John Paul II statue
Statue of Pope John Paul II Placed in front of St. Louis Cathedral. WDSU. January 8, 2018.
Saint Pope John Paul II Memorial Statue. Italian American Cultural Center.
Ironwork
Negro Ironworkers of Louisiana: 1718-1900 by Marcus Christian. Pelican Publishers. Gretna, La. ©2002.
Aristry in Iron:Blacksmiths of New Orleans” Online Exhibition by Hermann-Grima + Gallier Historic Houses, https://hgghh.org/exhibitions/artistry-in-iron
“The Storytelling Ironwork of New Orleans” by Morgan Randall. Atlas Obscura. August 24, 2017.
“Who Built New Orleans? The Untold Story of Black Blacksmiths” by Sidney Holmes. Very Local. March 4, 2022.
Almonasters
“Portrait of a Lady” by Amélie Legrand de Saint-Aubin
“Pontalba Buildings, New Orleans” by Genthe, Arnold, photographer. Between 1920 and 1926. Photograph. Retrieved from the Library of Congress.
José Francisco Xavier de Salazar y Mendoza – Gontar, Cybèle , ed. (2018) Salazar: Portraits of Influence in Spanish New Orleans, 1785–1802, New Orleans, Louisiana: University of New Orleans Press ISBN: 9781608011544.
Clock and Bells
“Benjamin Latrobe” Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. Encyclopedia Britannica. Accessed 24 July 2023.
“St. Louis Cathedral: French Quarter, New Orleans” by A Very Sweet Blog, August 28, 2020.
A Guide to the Historic French Quarter by Andy Peter Antippas. The History Press. Charleston, SC. ©2013.
“Beautiful St. Louis Cathedral” by The Wanderers Chuck and Kate, February 10, 2011.
Architecture
St. Louis Cathedral (Basilica of St. Louis King of France) New Orleans, La. by Karen Kingsley and Lake Douglas. Society of Architectural Historians Archipedia. Charlottesville, Va. UVaP. ©2012.
New Orleans: An Intimate Journey through a City with Soul by Geoffrey H. Baker. Images Publishing. New York. ©2021.
St. Louis Cathedral by Ann Masson. 64 Parishes. April 1, 2013.
Bulbancha
New Orleans 300 Bulbancha 3000 WWNO Tripod New Orleans at 300. December 20, 2018.
What’s in a Name? Bulbancha and Mobilian Jargon
Bulbancha Forever: From NOLA to Minneapolis, a movement to revitalize indigenous name grows by Paul Schmeltzer. The Ostracon. January 4, 2021.
Geology
Waters to the Sea Stories Webinar – Geology of the Mississippi River Delta. Center for Global Environmental Education Multi Media. January 29, 2021.
Ancient Origins of the Gulf of Mexico. Center for Global Environmental Education Multi Media. January 15, 2021.
General History and Information
History of the St. Louis Cathedral of New Orleans by Louis Loewenstein. Times-Democrat, New Orleans. ©1882.
The Picayune’s Guide to New Orleans ©1900. https://www.loc.gov/item/00001333/
Jottings of Louisiana Illustrated Historical Sketch of the Most Illustrious Landmarks of New Orleans and the Only Remaining Buildings of Colonial Days by Willis J. Roussel. Mendola Bros. Publishers. New Orleans, La. ©January 3, 1905.
In and Around Old St. Louis Cathedral of New Orleans by Rev. C. M. Chambon. New Orleans. Philippe’s Printery, Exchange Place. ©1908.
An Appeal to the Citizens of New Orleans and Louisiana to Restore St. Louis Cathedral by James Hubert Blenk. ©1910.
The St. Louis Cathedral of New Orleans: a Sketch Commemorating the bicentenary of the found of this parent church of the Mississippi Valley by T. P. Thompson. New Orleans, La. ©1918.
Condensed History of New Orleans anonymous undated pamphlet attributed to RC Duncan during the 1920s or 30s based on the population listed. Reprinted digitally by Garrett County Press ©2010.
A Historical Sketch of the St. Louis Cathedral of New Orleans. The first Ursuline Convent and the Mortuary Chapel by Roger Baudier. New Orleans, La. ©1935.
The St. Louis Cathedral and its Neighbors by Celestin M. Chambon. Louisiana State Museum. New Orleans, La. ©1938.
New Orleans City Guide 1938 by the Federal Writers’ Project of the Works Progress Administration. Originally published Houghton Mifflin Company. Boston ©1938.
The Basilica on Jackson Square and its Predecessors, dedicated to the St. Louis King of France, 1727-1965 by Leonard Victor Huber. New Orleans, La. ©1965.
Encyclopedia of New Orleans Artists, 1718-1919. The Historic New Orleans Collection. New Orleans, La. ©1987.
Splendors of Faith: New Orleans Catholic Churches 1727-1930 by Charles E. Nolan. LSU Press. ©September 1, 2010.
From Fire to Renovations: Brief History of St. Louis Cathedral WDSU. ©July 17, 2017.
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis King of France Tourist Pamphlet available at the cathedral. ©July 2023.
St. Louis King of France
The Crusades of St. Louis. Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. “The Crusades of St. Louis”. Encyclopedia Britannica, Accessed 23 July 2023.
Crusades Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. “Crusades summary”. Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Sep. 2021, Accessed 23 July 2023.
Murals
“St. Louis King of France Announcing the Seventh Crusade (painting).” by Erasmus Humbrecht 1892. Smithsonian Learning Lab, Smithsonian Office of Educational Technology.
“Dominico Canova” by Richard Anthony Lewis. 64 Parishes. September 12, 2012.
“Paintings in the St. Louis Cathedral” City Intelligence Section of the Daily Picayune page 2. New Orleans, La. August 21, 1851.
Biography of Erasmus Humbrecht
Advertisement for E. Humbrecht in the Morning and Catholic Register. June 10, 1877.
Conrad Schmitt Studios portfolio Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis King of France
“Cathedral to be Repaired, Repainted” by Bruce Nolan. The Times Picayune page B1. New Orleans, La. May 10, 1995.
“This is Our Most Important Building” by Stephanie Riegel. The Times Picayune NOLA.com. April 9, 2023.
Nineteenth Century Art: A Critical History by Thomas Crow, et. al. Thames and Hudson Ltd, London. Second Edition ©2002.
Art History by Marilyn Stokstad. Prentice-Hall, Inc. New York. Second Edition ©2002.
“St. Peter Receiving the Shepherd’s Staff from Our Lord, (painting).” By Erasmus Humbrecht 1892. Smithsonian Learning Lab, Smithsonian Office of Educational Technology.
Flags
Blake Ponchartrain. Gambit| bestofneworleans.com. November 1, 2021.
Stained Glass
Make a Pilgrimage to New Orleans’ Majestic St. Louis Cathedral by Jim Graves. Aleteia.org September 25, 2019.
“The Windows of St. Louis Cathedral New Orleans, Louisiana” by Eleanor McCrackin. postcardhistory.net February 8, 2021.
Marble Floor
“You Make Take Floors for Granted” Facebook post by the Historic New Orleans Collection on December 2, 2019.
Testimonials
“Beautiful! So much research done to include details of the ever changing cathedral. Such a pleasant soothing voice.”
“I’ve been to New Orleans and visited the St. Louis Cathedral. A beautiful and holy place. This podcast was so informative and interesting. The history of the Cathedral is fascinating! Excellent!”