Immaculate Conception Church, New Orleans
- Also Known As: Jesuit Church
- Address: 130 Baronne St
- Vicinity: N of Common
- Neighborhood of Lower CBD NOLa in New Orleans
| Work | Type | Creator | AsNotedIn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statue of Mary (Foyatier) | Statue |
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1850/00/00 | At some point, the Jesuits at Immaculate Conception Church in New Orleans buy Denis Foyatier's solid marble "Statue of Mary" for $1,500. | Statue of Mary (Foyatier) | ||||
| 1867/00/00 | James Freret | Architect | The high altar, designed by James Freret and crafted of gilded bronze in Lyon, France, is awarded first prize at the Paris Exposition. Composed of more than 600 pieces, it features Moorish domes and miter-shaped arches. | 1867 Exposition Universelle | ||
| 1868/04/30 | Theodosia French Hood | Mother of the Groom | Theodosia French Hood, mother of the groom, witnesses the marriage of her son John Bell Hood, an Episcopalian, to Anna Marie Hennen Hood, a Roman Catholic. | |||
| 1868/04/30 | John Bell Hood | Groom | Anna Marie Hennen, daughter of Duncan N Hennen and Eleanora Reeves Robertson Hennen, marries John Bell Hood. | |||
| 1868/04/30 | Anna Hennen Hood | Bride | John Bell Hood, an Episcopalian, is joined in matrimony with Anna Marie Hennen, a Catholic. | |||
| 1873/12/08 | James Freret | Architect | The high altar, designed by James Freret and constructed in Lyon, France, finds its first use at the Immaculate Conception Church, New Orleans, where it enhances the sanctuary with its gilded bronze craftsmanship and intricate Moorish-inspired details. | |||
| 1939/00/00 |
| Particulars for Immaculate Conception Church, New Orleans: | |
|---|---|
| Area of Significance | Architecture |
| Criteria | Architecture-Engineering |
| Area of Significance | Art |
| Church Type | Basilica |
| Sight Category | Building |
| Build Material | Cast Iron |
| Building Type | Church |
| Area of Design | Decorative Arts |
| Fine Art | Icon |
| Area of Significance | Interior Design |
| Architectural Style | Moorish Revival |
| Art | Mosaic |
| Art Type | Mural |
| Area of Significance | Religion |
| Historic Use | Religious Property |
| Art Type | Sculpture |
| Building Attribute | Stained Glass |
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