Preservation Resource Center

In the 1960s, there had been a serious attempt by the federal government to demolish the French Quarter's scenic riverfront and replace it with an interstate highway.

[1] The Preservation Resource Center promotes the protection of historic architecture in New Orleans, which it believes are vital to the economy, culture, and aesthetics of the city.

Its numerous outreach and renovation projects rely on federal grants, donations, and a community of volunteers and members.

Preservation purchased the Leeds-Davis Building in March 1998, and financed an extensive modernization and renovation of the structure for the next two years.

[4] The Preservation Resource Center sponsors several events and information workshops for homeowners each year.

[5] Operation Comeback promotes the purchasing and renovation of vacant historic properties, instead of the demolition of existing structures and the construction of new buildings.

[6] Today, Operation Comeback helps prospective homeowners locate and purchase renovated historic houses throughout the city.

[7] Originally established as "Christmas in October" in 1988, Rebuilding Together is a neighborhood revitalization program which renovates the homes of elderly, low-income, disabled homeowners.