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- Madame John's Legacy is a historic house museum at 632 Dumaine Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. Completed in 1788, it is one of the oldest houses in the French Quarter, and was built in the older French colonial style that was still prevalent in New Orleans at that time.
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Madame John's Legacy is a historic house museum at 632 Dumaine Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. Completed in 1788, it is one of the oldest houses in the French Quarter, and was built in the older French colonial style that was still prevalent in New Orleans at that time.
Madame John’s Legacy is a historic French colonial house in New Orleans, named after a fictional character in a short story. It is closed for restoration, but you can visit other museums in the French Quarter.
Learn about the history and architecture of Madame John's Legacy, a National Historic Landmark and a rare example of Louisiana French colonial architecture. Explore the stories of the families and individuals who owned or were associated with this house and property, as well as the enslaved persons who lived there.
Madame John's Legacy is one of the finest 18th century building complexes in Louisiana. It is one of the few French Quarter structures that escaped the great fire of 1794, which leveled much of city's oldest section.
- 632 Dumaine St, New Orleans, 70116, LA
- (504) 568-6968
Madame John's Legacy is a historic house and state museum located at 632 Dumaine Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans.
- 3 min
- 1861
- WYES
Madame John’s Legacy, located at 628-632 Dumaine Street, is often considered one of the best surviving examples of French Colonial architecture in the French Quarter, even though the existing structure was built in 1788 during Spanish colonial rule.
Madame John's Legacy is one of the many buildings/museums that comprise the Louisiana State Museum system. While most of the attractions charge a modest admission, Madame John's Legacy offers free admission -- making it a worthwhile stop on any visit to New Orleans.
