Thomas House
New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana
Marker Inscription
Thomas House. Built in 1827 by John Mitchell and Isaac Lambert for Dr. Pierre Thomas, who acquired the site from the city. The house was remodeled and a new kitchen constructed for Dr. Thomas by Joseph Desjardin in 1844. The Federal-style townhouse remained in the Thomas family until Jean Schweitzer purchased it in 1867 and operated a book and stationery shop here. The cast iron balcony was likely added by Schweitzer.
Erected by Orleans Parish Landmarks Commission
The Story
Built in 1827 for Dr. Pierre Thomas, this Federal-style townhouse reflects the elegant urban architecture of early New Orleans. Remodeled in 1844 and later sold in 1867 to Jean Schweitzer, who ran a book and stationery shop here, it carries the layered story of a single address across the 19th century, down to its graceful cast-iron balcony.
Why it matters
It preserves the domestic and commercial fabric of antebellum New Orleans and the evolving lives of the families who shaped it.
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Related people
- · Dr. Pierre Thomas
- · Jean Schweitzer
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