100 Wells St.

Square: 1B_or_1C Lot Number: 11004

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Vieux Carré Commission Evaluation:

[Orange. One Canal Place. High-rise shopping mall/office/hotel complex, 1979, 1982-1983. August Perez & Associates, architects.] [N.B: Squares in the 100 block of the French Quarter (those that front Canal Street and back on Iberville Street) are not part of the original Vieux Carré and have never been evaluated by the Vieux Carré Commission. Rather, their historical status is the domain of another city agency, the Historic District Landmarks Commission (HDLC). The c. 1965, color-coded architectural evaluation square maps for these squares found in the VCS binders were most likely executed by architect Sam Wilson, but they are obviously not official, as the HDLC was not even in existence then. The official color ratings given here have been taken from the HDLC’s current maps. Squares 1, 2, 1A, 1B, 2A, and 2B, which underlie the One Canal Place complex, are not within the jurisdiction of either city agency, but in this database the huge high-rise structure has been given an unofficial rating of ‘Orange,’ in line with all such modern construction.]

Orange
Portion of Building Main (Canal Place)
Material "Frame special"
Note assumed bldg. material; unofficial rating

Dimensions

Frontage 134′ 8″ 0‴
2 79′ 1″ 4‴
3 148′ 1″ 4‴
4 44′ 3″ 5‴

Chain of Title

Last Updated: Monday, April 1st 1974
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Monday, April 1st 1974

Record Source COB
Volume 723E
Page 179
N.A.#
Authority Charles A. Kronlage Jr. ( Notary )
Record Type exchange

Portions of streets adjacent to Square 1B COB 723E/179-182 Property appraised at $150,000. Parcel 20: A certain portion of Wells St., measuring 60' in width at right angles, extending from Canal St. to Delta St., and measuring 62.43' along Canal St., 266.03' along Delta St., projected by a length along its west boundary of 548.53' and a length along its east boundary of 306.63', containing 25,655.1 sq. ft. +/-. Designated as Parcel 20 on Parcel Map of River Place, One Canal, by the office of Gandolfo, Kuhn, and Associates, dated March 23, 1973, with additions dated Nov. 21, 1973. Drawing No. T-144-9. Parcel 22: A certain portion of Crossman St., measuring 57.66' in width at right angles, extending from Wells St. to Delta St. and measuring 60' along Wells St., 65.98' along Delta St. by a length along its south boundary fronting Square 1C [i.e., 1B] of 44.33' and a length along its north boundary fronting Square 2 of 28.85', containing 2,109.8 sq. ft. Designated as Parcel 22 on Parcel Map of River Place, One Canal St., office of Gandolfo, Kuhn, and Associates, dated March 23, 1973, with additions dated Nov. 21, 1973. Drawing No. T-144-9. Parcel 24: A certain portion of Delta St., varying in width (22' to 23' +/- at right angles) extending from Canal St. to Bienville St., and measuring 30.61' along Canal St. and 26.56' along Bienville St. by a length of 766.46' along its west boundary, and 768.46' in length along its east boundary, containing 17,439.0 sq. ft. +/-. Designated as Parcel 24 on Parcel Map of River Place, One Canal St., office of Gandolfo, Kuhn, and Associates, dated March 23, 1973, with additions dated Nov. 21, 1973. Drawing No. T-144-9. The property herein transferred to J. C. Canizaro is subject to a servitude in favor of the City of New Orleans for the construction, maintenance, and use across, through, and under the above described property, for any future required transportation corridor. Transportation corridor shall be 77' in width more or less. The appraisal of property involved in transfer includes other property than mentioned here.

Monday, August 20th 1973

Record Source COB
Volume 715
Page 697
N.A.#
Authority Louis B. Porterie ( Notary )
Authority Date Monday, August 20th 1973
Record Type sale
Price $65000.00

Square 1B. [N.B: only the western end (nearest Canal St.) of Square 1B described in this sale] Portion of ground (referred to as MRBA Parcels F-1, F-2, and F-3) Square 1-C [i.e., Square 1B], as per plan of F. C. Gandolfo, Jr., Surveyor, Nov. 8. 1971, bb. Canal, Crossman, Delta, and Wells St., measured 79' 1" 4'" front on Canal St., 28' 7" 3'" on side fronting Delta St., 72' 4" 6'" along rear line [nearest Crossman St.], the said rear line being 25' distant from the front line, measured at a right angle thereto, and 26' 1" on the side fronting Wells St. According to the annexed survey of F. C. Gandolfo, Jr., Surveyor, Nov. 8. 1971, said portion of ground is situated in the 2nd District of the City of New Orleans, in square bb. Canal, Crossman, Delta, and Wells Sts., and measures 79' 1" 4'" front on Canal St. by a depth and front on Delta St. of 28' 7" 1'", and a depth and front on Wells St. of 26' 0" 1'" and a width in the rear of 72' 5" 5'". Said parcel contains 1,894.3 sq. ft. This square is part of CP-2 (Canal Place Venture).

Monday, August 20th 1973

Record Source COB
Volume 715
Page 697
N.A.#
Authority Louis B. Porterie ( Notary )
Authority Date Monday, August 20th 1973
Record Type sale
Price $175000.00

Square 1B. [N.B: only the western end (nearest Canal St.) of Square 1B described in this sale] Portion of ground (referred to as MRBA Parcels F-1, F-2, and F-3) Square 1-C [i.e., Square 1B], as per plan of F. C. Gandolfo, Jr., Surveyor, Nov. 8. 1971, bb. Canal, Crossman, Delta, and Wells St., measured 79' 1" 4'" front on Canal St., 28' 7" 3'" on side fronting Delta St., 72' 4" 6'" along rear line [nearest Crossman St.], the said rear line being 25' distant from the front line, measured at a right angle thereto, and 26' 1" on the side fronting Wells St. According to the annexed survey of F. C. Gandolfo, Jr., Surveyor, Nov. 8. 1971, said portion of ground is situated in the 2nd District of the City of New Orleans, in square bb. Canal, Crossman, Delta, and Wells Sts., and measures 79' 1" 4'" front on Canal St. by a depth and front on Delta St. of 28' 7" 1'", and a depth and front on Wells St. of 26' 0" 1'" and a width in the rear of 72' 5" 5'". Said parcel contains 1,894.3 sq. ft. This square is part of CP-2 (Canal Place Venture).

Monday, August 20th 1973

Record Source COB
Volume 715
Page 697
N.A.#
Authority Louis B. Porterie ( Notary )
Authority Date Monday, August 20th 1973
Record Type sale
Price $175000.00

Square 1B. [N.B: only the western end (nearest Canal St.) of Square 1B described in this sale] Portion of ground (referred to as MRBA Parcels F-1, F-2, and F-3) Square 1-C [i.e., Square 1B], as per plan of F. C. Gandolfo, Jr., Surveyor, Nov. 8. 1971, bb. Canal, Crossman, Delta, and Wells St., measured 79' 1" 4'" front on Canal St., 28' 7" 3'" on side fronting Delta St., 72' 4" 6'" along rear line [nearest Crossman St.], the said rear line being 25' distant from the front line, measured at a right angle thereto, and 26' 1" on the side fronting Wells St. According to the annexed survey of F. C. Gandolfo, Jr., Surveyor, Nov. 8. 1971, said portion of ground is situated in the 2nd District of the City of New Orleans, in square bb. Canal, Crossman, Delta, and Wells Sts., and measures 79' 1" 4'" front on Canal St. by a depth and front on Delta St. of 28' 7" 1'", and a depth and front on Wells St. of 26' 0" 1'" and a width in the rear of 72' 5" 5'". Said parcel contains 1,894.3 sq. ft. This square is part of CP-2 (Canal Place Venture).

Thursday, June 30th 1960

Record Source COB
Volume 634
Page 303
Authority Bartholomew P. Sullivan Jr. ( Notary )
Record Type sale
Price $287000.00

Square 1B. [N.B: only the western end (nearest Canal St.) of Square 1B described in this sale] Bldgs. and impts. Portion with impts., 2nd District, Square bb. Canal, Crossman, Delta, and Wells Sts., meas. 79' 1" 4'" front [on] Canal St., 28' 7" 3'" on side fronting Delta St., 72' 4" 6'" along rear at right angle thereto, and 26' 1" on side fronting Wells St., and per survey by F. C. Gandolfo, Jr., June 21, 1960, is in 2nd District, square bb. Canal, Crossman, Delta, and Wells Sts., measures 79' 1" 4'" [front on Canal St.] and a depth and front on Wells St. of 26' 1" and width in rear of 72' 5" 5'". Sale also includes ferry landing at Morgan St., Algiers. Vendor further declares that it had entered into a lease with Finest Foods, Inc., a Louisiana corporation, dated Dec. 27, 1946, for a portion of the above-mentioned property, at a monthly rental of $150, which could be increased to $175, depending on gross monthly sales of lessee. Lease runs from Jan. 1, 1947 to Dec. 31, 1951, and for an additional period of 5 years, terminating Dec. 31, 1956, and then again extended until Dec. 31, 1961. Vendor also entered into a lease with Joseph Velcich, May 31, 1947, for an additional portion of the property, $150 per month. August 1948 rent increased to $175 per month. Lease was extended twice and terminated Dec. 31, 1961.

Friday, July 11th 1941

Record Source COB
Volume 519
Page 184
Authority R. T. McBride ( Notary )
Record Type sale
Price $7000.00

Portion of ground No. 1B [N.B: this sale, western end (nearest Canal St.) of Square 1B only] 79' 1" 4'" front on Canal St., 25' 0" 0'" on Delta St., 72' 4" 6'" rear line nearest Crossman St., 26' 1" 0'" on Wells St.

Monday, September 30th 1935

Record Source COB
Volume 486
Page 361
Authority Dufour Bayle ( Notary )
Record Type sale
Price $392104.00

Square 1B. Bldgs. and impts. Measures 79' 1" 4'" front on Canal St. , 44' 3" 5'" front on Crossman St., 134' 8" front on Wells St., and 148' 1" 4'" front on N. Water (Delta) St., as per plan by S. M. Brossman, Oct. 4, 1881, and annexed to act of purchase of Crescent City Railroad Co. Sale includes other property.

Thursday, October 1st 1908

Record Source COB
Volume 221
Page 190
Authority Felix Joseph Puig ( Notary )
Record Type sale
Price $60000.00

Square 1B. Acq. COB 184/247 March 31, 1902. Bldgs. and impts.

Monday, March 31st 1902

Record Source COB
Volume 184
Page 247
Authority Felix Joseph Puig ( Notary )
Record Type correction

Square 1B. [Act of Correction necessary because previous act of sale, June 1, 1899, omitted 6 properties that were supposed to be included, including Square 1B.]

Monday, June 5th 1899

Record Source COB
Volume 172
Page 475
Authority James Simeon ( Notary )
Record Type sale
Price $3058520.00

Square 1B [entire square] Sale includes other property. Bldgs. and impts.

Thursday, June 1st 1899

Record Source COB
Volume 174
Page 452
CDC#
Authority Henry G. Dupre ( Notary )
Record Type sale
Price $3000000.00

Square 1B [entire square] Sold by William Grant (Master Commissioner), pursuant to a decree rendered by the U. S. Circuit Court for the 5th Circuit Court and eastern division of Louisiana in the matter entitled Fidelity Trust and Safety Vault Co. vs. The Crescent City Railroad Co. Sale includes other property. Bldgs. and impts.

Saturday, October 8th 1881

Record Source COB
Volume 115
Page 754
Authority Antoine Doriocourt ( Notary )
Record Type sale
Price $20000.00

Square 1B [entire square] Bldgs. and impts.

Saturday, April 24th 1880

Record Source COB
Volume 112
Page 417
Authority James Fahey ( Notary )
Record Type sale
Price $13000.00

Square 1B [entire square] Bldgs. and impts. Sale includes Lot No. 4 in Square 2-A.

Tuesday, July 27th 1875

Record Source COB
Volume 103
Page 891
CDC#
Authority 5th District Court ( Court )
Record Type sale
Price $5850.00

Square 1B [N.B: this act, entire square] Acquired under and by virtue of a writ of juri facias issued and to him directed by The Honorable The U.S. Circuit Court for the 5th Judicial Ccircuit and District of Louisiana at the suit of W. S. Peterkin vs. The City of New Orleans, No. 7297. Bldgs. and impts.

Thursday, August 28th 1873

Record Source Notarial Act
Authority A. Hero Jr. ( Notary )
Authority Date Thursday, August 28th 1873
Record Type lease
Price $780.00

Square 1B [N.B: this act, eastern half of square only] Lease for $780 per year. Lease for the term of three years, commencing Sept. 1, 1873 and terminating Aug. 31, 1876. Measures 44' 8" front on Crossman St., 92' depth and front on a line of Pontchartrain Railroad [Delta St.], 84' 1" 4'" in depth and front on Wells St., 65' 5½" width in rear [Canal St. side], as shown on sketch before A. Hero, April 20, 1871.

Thursday, August 28th 1873

Record Source Notarial Act
Authority A. Hero Jr. ( Notary )
Authority Date Thursday, August 28th 1873
Record Type lease
Price $960.00

Square 1B [N.B: this act, western half of square only] Lease for $960 per year (3 years). Commencing onnSept. 1, 1873 and terminating on Aug. 31, 1876, lease for that portion of ground bb. the line of the Pontchartrain Railroad (Water or Delta St.), Canal, Wells, and Crossman Sts., measures 52' 1" front on Wells St., 78' 6" front on Canal St., 57' 3" front on Water St. (Delta), and 65' 5½" on line nearest Crossman St., as shown on sketch by city surveyor before A. Hero on Aug. 27, 1870.

Tuesday, April 11th 1871

Record Source COB
Volume 95
Page 668
Authority A. Hero Jr. ( Notary )
Authority Date Tuesday, April 11th 1871
Record Type lease
Price $780.00

Square 1B [N.B: this act, eastern half of square only] Lease for $780 per year. Lease from April 1, 1871, to Aug. 31, 1873. Measures 44' 8" front on Crossman St., 92' depth and front on a line of Pontchartrain Railroad [Delta St.], 84' 1" 4'" in depth and front on Wells St., 65' 5½" width in rear [Canal St. side]. See sketch.

Citations

[N.B: the following refers to an undesignated square between Sq. 1B and the riverfront - no other records available at this time - see Sanborn Maps]

Prepared for: Mr. Samuel Wilson, Jr. New Orleans, La.

The Louisville & Nashville Railroad acquired control of the New Orleans, Mobile & Texas Railroad May 8, 1880, and acquired deed to the road October 5, 1881.
The L&N has no record as to when the first station was built at the foot of Canal Street in New Orleans, but an old drawing of about 1890 shows a station different from the one later identified as the L&N's Canal Street Station.
Just before the turn of the century, the L&N made plans to replace the old NOM&T station with a new one. Plans by the L&N architect, J. A. Galvin, of Louisville, Ky., submitted to the city engineer and city council were approved Nov. 13, 1900. The new Canal Street station was completed 1906.
With the opening of the New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in 1954, the L&N transferred operation of all of its passenger trains serving the city to the new terminal and Canal Street Station was boarded up.
On May 4, 1956, the old station was sold to the New Orleans Public Service Commission, Inc. for $230,000. The purchaser announced at the time that the building would be demolished within two years
The irregular shaped lot on which the station stood fronted 104 feet on Canal Street.

— Louisville & Nashville Railroad/908 W. Broadway/Louisville, KY.
Author: L&N RR News Bureau Date: Wednesday, December 15th 1965