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Motel de Ville, 3800 Tulane Avenue, New Orleans, Charles R. Colbert 1953

...unfortunately, another piece of excellent modernism....demolished !

Motel de Ville 1953....

3800 Tulane Avenue, New Orleans, Charles R. Colbert

Charles R. Colbert...

"The Phillis Wheatley Elementary School was built in 1955 by architect Charles R. Colbert. The building is raised in such a way that helped it survive Hurricane Katrina. The original intent of elevating the structure was to create a sheltered play area underneath as well as to allow air flow that helped keep the interior cool....."