How to: Research when my House was Built
Discover tools for determining the age of a house in New Orleans.
January 21, 2025
Nutrias
How to: Find Pictures of my House
How to: Find Pictures of my House One of the most popular questions at The City Archives & Special Collections is how to find pictures
January 14, 2025
Programs: BGR’s Property Tax Data Dashboard
Learn about property taxes in Louisiana—including how tax bills are calculated and how rates are set—via BGR’s powerful public data dashboard.
September 21, 2024
Algiers: The Right Bank
This exhibit explores the history of Algiers, dating back to its pre-annexation days before Algiers was part of New Orleans proper.
March 14, 2024
How To: Getting Started with Research
New to the Archives? Just starting your research? This post will introduce you to the basics of navigating our collections and getting your research started.
February 24, 2024
How to: Understanding New Orleans Ward Boundaries
Learn about the changing ward boundaries throughout the City of New Orleans.
January 15, 2024
How to: Use Sanborn Maps
Learn how to use Sanborn Maps for property research. These are some of the earliest block by block maps of the City with streets and addresses visible, dating back to 1885!
January 8, 2024
How to: Use Tax Assessment Records
Property tax assessment records provide valuable information for the property researcher. Learn how to use assessment records and what these records can tell you about a property.
December 4, 2023
Programs: Heirs’ Property with Jonathan Reynolds of Louisiana Appleseed
Heirs’ Property with Louisiana Appleseed Presented by Jonathan Reynolds, Attorney at Law About the Program Have you inherited property? Do you plan to leave your
April 13, 2023
Nutrias.org
In 1995, archivists Wayne Everard and Irene Wainwright created the New Orleans Public Library’s first website, the beloved www.nutrias.org. In an effort to pay homage to our original web presence, we present to you the City Archives & Special Collections’ blog: Nutrias.