Hermann-Grima + Gallier Historic Houses Launch Newest Book on THE STORY OF OLD NEW ORLEANS and More

The Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival is pleased to announce the publication of an exciting new book released by our sponsor, the Hermann-Grima + Gallier Historic Houses.

Luxury, Inequity & Yellow Fever: Living Legacies and the Story of Old New Orleans, by acclaimed photographer and New Orleans native, Kerri McCaffety, pairs majestic photographs of the Hermann-Grima and Gallier parlors and bedrooms with captivating historical accounts, offering a direct connection to the turbulent times of antebellum New Orleans.

Hidden gems in New Orleans' French Quarter, the historic landmarks epitomize the city's Golden Age and celebrate three prominent New Orleans families, the Hermanns, the Grimas and the Galliers, who flourished and owned the properties throughout the 19th century.

In Luxury, Inequity & Yellow Fever, 152 pages of beautiful photographs and intriguing history reveal intricate details about 19th century New Orleans-a time of wealth, romance, slavery, hurricanes and disease. In addition to the Hermann, Grima and Gallier families, McCaffety explores the lives of many who passed through these noteworthy homes, including slaves, Free People of Color, the ladies of The Woman's Exchange and those currently keeping the legacy of the houses alive.

The book is available at the Exchange Shop at the Hermann-Grima House, independent area bookstores, and Barnes and Noble. Perfect for history enthusiasts, photography lovers, and readers of all ages.

Hermann-Grima + Gallier Historic Houses

Built in 1831 by Samuel Hermann, a German Jewish immigrant who amassed his fortune in the cotton market, the Hermann-Grima House at 820 Saint Louis Street is one of the most significant residences in New Orleans. The Gallier House at 1132 Royal Street was designed and built in 1857 by James Gallier Jr., one of the most prominent architects of 19th century New Orleans.

The Woman's Exchange purchased the Hermann-Grima House in 1924 and acquired the Gallier House in 1996. Their mission is to continue the legacy of the Christian Woman's Exchange, established in 1881, by restoring and maintaining the houses and interpreting their contribution to and place in New Orleans. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the Hermann-Grima and Gallier Historic Houses are leading authorities on historic preservation in the French Quarter, offering educational, entertaining and interactive programming in the world-renowned French Quarter.

For more information visit http://www.hgghh.org/

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