Case Study>>>> Recrowning the Jewel of the French Quarter: Cathedral-Basilica of St. Louis, King of France
The St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans, La., was built in 1793 and renovated in 1851. It is the oldest continuously operating cathedral in the United States. The cathedral’s hallmark three-spire image is ubiquitous and considered a symbol of New Orleans. Overlooking Jackson Square, it is often the backdrop for everything from live musical performances to films.