The Luling Mansion
- Also Known As: Louisiana Jockey Club
- Address: 1436 Leda Ct
- Vicinity: N of Esplanade Ave
- Neighborhood of Fairgrounds NOLa in New Orleans
- As Noted In: Phantom Register of Historic Places, Phantom
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1865/00/00 | James Gallier Jr | Architect | Luling Mansion is completed for German cotton merchant, Florence Luling. The Italianate style villa includes a billiards parlor and bowling alley. Set on 30 acres that extend to Bayou St John, the formal grounds features a lake with an island. | |||
| 1870/00/00 | Florence Luling sells his 30 acre estate to the Louisiana Jockey Club and returns to Europe. The Louisiana Jockey Club will host New Orleans style banquets, cocktail parties and masquerade balls. |
| Particulars for The Luling Mansion: | |
|---|---|
| Area of Significance | Architecture |
| Criteria | Architecture-Engineering |
| Criteria | Exemplar |
| Architectural Style | Italianate |
| Building Type | Mansion |
| Historic Use | Single dwelling |
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