Square: 21 Lot Number: 18352
Old rating: 1) right main building [528 Decatur] -- yellow with green stripes; 2) left main building [524 Decatur]-- brown; 3) right slave quarter [528 Decatur] -- green; 4) left slave quarter [524 Decatur]-- orange. New rating: 1) two main buildings [524, 528 Decatur]-- green; 2) right slave quarter -- [528 Decatur] green; left slave quarter -- [524 Decatur] orange. 524-28 St. Philip St. are two in a row of three, 3 1/2 story masonry townhouses constructed c. 1830-35 (520 St. Philip being the site of the third in the row). An archival drawing from 1840 shows the changes that have occurred to the three Transitional style buildings, such as alteration of the arched ground floor openings and replacement of the second floor wrought iron balcony railings and the addition of third floor balconies (originally there were none at the third level). The properties have two detached service buildings, the one on the left, or river side, being new construction that replaced the original service building that collapsed in the mid-1970s.
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| Portion of Building | Main |
| Material | Masonry |
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Orange
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| Portion of Building | Slave quarter (left) |
| Material | Masonry |
| Note | assumed bldg. material |
| Frontage | 24′ 9″ 0‴ |
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| 2 | 58′ 5″ 0‴ |
| 3 | 17′ 0″ 4‴ |
| 4 | 53′ 11″ 4‴ |
| 5 | 29′ 10″ 2‴ |
| 6 | 53′ 11″ 4‴ |
| 7 | 17′ 0″ 0‴ |
| 8 | 58′ 5″ 0‴ |
| Record Source | Newspaper |
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| Authority | Times-Picayune ( Newspaper ) |
| Record Type | sale |
| Price | $87100.00 |
St. Philip St. 524.
| Record Source | Newspaper |
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| Authority | Times-Picayune ( Newspaper ) |
| Record Type | sale |
| Price | $128000.00 |
St. Philip St. 524, Unit 1A.
| Record Source | COB |
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| Volume | 458D |
| Page | 74 |
| N.A.# | 308793 |
| Authority | Claude J. Champagne ( Notary ) |
| Record Type | exchange |
COB 758D-74-81 Consideration: exchange of land. 2nd District, Lot 19, of Square 21, bb. Chartres, Decatur, St. Philip and Dumaine St., surveyed by John E. Walker, Sept. 21, 1973. "Lot 19, commencing at a distance of 175' 9" 2''' from the corner of St. Philip St. and Decatur St., measures 24' 9" on St. Philip St. side of 58' 2" 3''', thence 2nd depth on the oblique line of 17' 4" 5''', thence 3rd depth of 54' 9" to the rear line which measures 29' 10" 2''' parallel to St. Philip St., opposite side line nearest Chartres St., 1st depth 58' 2" 3''', 2nd depth on an oblique line of 19' 7" 4''', 3rd depth 54' 9" to the rear line. Municipal No. 524 St. Philip St.
| Record Source | COB |
|---|---|
| Volume | 734 |
| Page | 290 |
| N.A.# | 192214 |
| Authority | R. S. Black ( Notary ) |
| Record Type | [sale?] |
| Record Source | COB |
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| Volume | 736 |
| Page | 190 |
| CDC# | 603-121 |
| Authority | Civil District Court ( Court ) |
| Record Type | sale |
| Price | $110500.00 |
N.A. 191888. Sale for $110,500 cash. "A writ of seizure and sale... for the Parish of Orleans in the matter entitled: The Bank of New Orleans and Trust Co. vs. Peter A. Plaia." C.D.C. after all legal delays did sell on Feb. 12, 1976, Lots 19 and 21, 2nd District.
| Record Source | COB |
|---|---|
| Volume | 733 |
| Page | 36 |
| N.A.# | 157989 |
| Authority | Clayton J. Borne III ( Notary ) |
| Record Type | resale |
| Price | $128000.00 |
Resale for $128,000, terms. Lots 19 and 21.
| Record Source | COB |
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| Volume | 733 |
| Page | 36 |
| N.A.# | 157988 |
| Authority | Clayton J. Borne III ( Notary ) |
| Record Type | sale |
Sale.
| Record Source | COB |
|---|---|
| Volume | 727 |
| Page | 642 |
| N.A.# | 156765 |
| Authority | Clayton J. Borne III ( Notary ) |
| Record Type | sale |
| Price | $35000.00 |
Sale for $35,000 cash. An undivided 1/2 interest in and to two lots, with impts., 2nd District, designated as Lots 19 and 21, Square 21.
| Record Source | COB |
|---|---|
| Volume | 721 |
| Page | 113 |
| N.A.# | 109134 |
| Authority | Clayton J. Borne III ( Notary ) |
| Record Type | sale |
| Price | $115000.00 |
Lots 19 and 21.
| Record Source | COB |
|---|---|
| Volume | 722 |
| Page | 120 |
| N.A.# | 109135 |
| Authority | Clayton J. Borne III ( Notary ) |
| Record Type | sale |
| Price | $135000.00 |
Lots 19 and 21.
| Record Source | COB |
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| Volume | 677 |
| Page | 557 |
| CDC# | 257-265 |
| Authority | Joseph Neves Marcal III ( Notary ) |
| Record Type | sale |
| Price | $30000.00 |
Sale for $30,000 cash. From Succession CDC 257-265. Four lots in which Lots 19 and 21 are included. A lot of ground, impts., 2nd District, Square No. 21, bb. St. Philip, Chartres, Dumaine and Decatur Sts., designated by No. 19 on plan by L. Surgi, Nov. 12, 1848 (?) (now Plan No. 10 of Book 56 of Notarial Archives). Lot measures 24' 9" front on St. Philip St., 58' 5" in depth b.p.l. from front to rear of main bldg. on side lot, from thence said side line widens, in an oblique line or direction towards Chartres St. 17' more or less, until it reaches the front wall of rear bldg., and from thence b.p.l. at right angles with St. Philip St., and said lot has further depth of 53' 11" 4''' to rear line which measures 29' 10" 2'''. 524 St. Philip St.
| Record Source | COB |
|---|---|
| Volume | 610 |
| Page | 316 |
| Authority | J. H. Hammel ( Notary ) |
| Record Type | resale |
| Price | $3000.00 |
Resale for $3000, terms. Two lots, Nos. 19 and 21.
| Record Source | COB |
|---|---|
| Volume | 610 |
| Page | 316 |
| Authority | J. H. Hammel ( Notary ) |
| Record Type | sale |
| Price | $3000.00 |
Sale for $3000 cash.
| Record Source | COB |
|---|---|
| Volume | 536 |
| Page | 590 |
| CDC# | 257-265 |
| Authority | Civil District Court ( Court ) |
| Record Type | succession |
The remaining undivided half is divided as follows: 2/3 of said half to A 1) Mrs. Angeline Mangano, wife of Sam J. Cimo 2) Mrs. Lucy Mangano, wife of Henry J. Cimo 3) Mrs. Mary Mangano, wife of Camille Onorato. B) and further that Mrs. Mary Mangano, wife of Camille Onorato, gets the remaining 1/3 of the 1/2 of decedent's estate.
| Record Source | COB |
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| Volume | 293 |
| Page | 262 |
| Authority | L. J. Lautenschlaeger ( Notary ) |
| Record Type | sale |
| Price | $4500.00 |
Lot of ground with buildings and improvements in 2nd District, Square 21, bounded by St. Philip, Chartres, Dumaine and Decatur streets, designated by the No. 19 on a plan by L. Surgi, Dy. Surveyor, November 12, 1848 (now plan No. 10 of book 56 of Notarial Archives) and measures according thereto: 24' 9" front on St. Philip St., 58' 5" in depth b.p.l. from front to rear lines of main building on said lot; from thence the said side line widens in an oblique direction towards Chartres St., 17' more or less, until it reaches the front wall of the rear building and from thence b.p.l. at right angles with St. Philip St., said lot has a further depth of 53' 11" 4''' to the rear line which measures 29' 10" 2'''.
| Record Source | COB |
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| Volume | 283 |
| Page | 316 |
| CDC# | 117,302 |
| Authority | Civil District Court ( Court ) |
| Record Type | succession |
| Record Source | COB |
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| Volume | 183 |
| Page | 100 |
| Authority | U. Marinoni Jr. ( Notary ) |
| Record Type | sale |
| Price | $6000.00 |
$6000 for this and other property.
| Record Source | COB |
|---|---|
| Volume | 170 |
| Page | 408 |
| Authority | J. C. Henriques ( Notary ) |
| Record Type | sale |
| Price | $4000.00 |
$4000 for this and other property.
| Record Source | COB |
|---|---|
| Volume | 118 |
| Page | 849 |
| Authority | A. Ducatel ( Notary ) |
| Record Type | sale |
| Price | $2500.00 |
| Record Source | COB |
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| Volume | 90 |
| Page | 467 |
| Authority | Joseph Cohn ( Notary ) |
| Record Type | sale |
| Price | $8000.00 |
Original Act.
| Record Source | Original Act |
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| Volume | 11 |
| Page | 736 |
| Authority | T. Guyol ( Notary ) |
| Authority Date | Wednesday, December 20th 1848 |
| Record Type | sale |
| Price | $62000.00 |
This lot is a part of the property purchased from the Succession of Dominique Bouligny.
| Record Source | Original Act |
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| Authority | T. Guyol ( Notary ) |
| Authority Date | Friday, April 28th 1848 |
| Record Type | sale |
| Price | $18000.00 |
A lot of ground with the three story brick house and other improvements thereon, in St. Philip Street, between Levee and Conde streets, measuring 75' front on St. Philip Street, of which front, 65' on the side next to Levee Street, measure 121' in depth, while the balance of said lot measures only 62' in depth.
| Record Source | Original Act |
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| Volume | 11 |
| Page | 754 |
| Authority | M. de Armas ( Notary ) |
| Authority Date | Thursday, November 28th 1816 |
| Record Type | sale |
| Price | $6000.00 |
Lot of ground, or site, in St. Philip Street, between Levee (Decatur) and Conde (Chartres) streets; bounded on one side by the property of Mme. Widow Noye, and by that of Joseph de Fuente, and on the other by that of Mr. Urtubise; the said site measures 120' 9" front, of which the 60' on the side of the property of Mr. Urtubise have a depth of 121', and the 70' 9" on the side of the property of the Widow Noye have a depth 62'. This sale was made by virtue of a Judgment of the Parish Court, July 13, 1816, in the case of Mme. Bouligny against Mlle. Le Blanc, et al.
| Record Source | Court |
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| Authority | Probate Court ( Court ) |
| Record Type | [sale?] |
Inventory filed June 22, 1816. Appraised at $3000. The Inventory does not give any record of a prior acquisition, and the Conveyance Office Records began in the year 1827, therefore no further acquisitions are available.
ARCHITECTURAL/HISTORICAL RATING REVIEW
Address: 520-24 St. Philip St.
Current rating: Brown - objectionable or of no architectural importance
Proposed rating: Yellow with green stripes - worthy of preservation as part of the scene, however, if properly restored would be of local architectural/historical importance
Conclusions: 1) Fine example of architectural style ("transitional period") that makes greatest contribution to overall character of historic district.
2) Represents development of style moving from Creole traditions toward Greek Revival modes and whose execution is in the best design tradition of Louisiana vernacular architecture.
3) This particular building, 520-24 St. Philip, has not been restored with the care of its immediate neighbors. Hence, the green striped rating which indicates if the building were property restored, it would be of local architectural/historical importance.
Drawings: An 1840 archival drawing does exist showing 520-24 St. Philip as one of three 3-1/2 story masonry row houses, separated by simple gardes des frises on the second floor iron balconies. Shown also are arched first floor openings and rounded dormers of all three houses.
Maps: Sanborn 1876: Called 14 St. Philip Street. Roof configurations indicate that the building was one of three 3-story masonry row houses with slate roof, masonry cornice and balcony. The main building shown as connecting to the rear galleried slave quarter and service building by a wooden catwalk.
Sanborn 1896: Called 520 St. Philip Street. Basic architectural massings and building heights follow the 1876 map, however, the main building is noted as "Lodgings" and the rear structures have fallen into such disrepair as to be indicated as "Tenements" by 1896.
Construction date: c. 1833
Architect/builder: unknown
[photo/caption]
"Quarter properties are sold - These two properties in the French Quarter recently were sold. They are 524-528 St. Philip, left, sold by Mr. and Mrs. John C. Yemelos to 524 St. Philip Inc. for $1,100,000, and 727-29 St. Peter, right, sold by Richard K. Clark and others to Donald R. Sexton and others for $750,000."
"Developers Renovate Historic Quarter Complex:
[w/photos]
Another French Quarter apartment building---this one dating back to the early 1800s---is being sold as condominiums.
The building at 524 St. Philip is a grouping of 11 luxury apartments located between Decatur and Chartres."