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Louisiana: The State We're In, Ep. 461 (1981-03-27)
About this film
The hosts look at historic preservation in Louisiana. First discussed is a renovation project in the French Quarter of New Orleans. Business owners talk about the economic benefits of historic preservation for the tourism industry. The hosts discuss how tax incentives have caused an influx of domestic and commercial historic preservation, which has raised the value of property in older neighborhoods. Next interviewed is a art conservator working on the preservation of the interior of St. Marys Church in New Orleans. The segment discusses the process that has taken over a year to restore the German-made altar. The conservator tours the altar and shows how she uncovered gold leaf and lacquer design covering up the original design from German craftsmen. The last segment explores how the government aids in historic preservation. Jibby Fox, the Secretary of the State Department of Cultural, Recreation, and Tourism is interviewed about how budget cuts will affect the arts in general, and historic preservation in particular.
Directors & creators
Louisiana Public Broadcasting
Subjects
public broadcasting, AAPB, Louisiana Public Broadcasting, Historic preservation, New Orleans, French Quarter, St. Marys Church, Tax Reform Act, Jibby Fox, Henry Lambert, Emma Douglas, Gordon McDowell, Henry Crosser, Fidel Plantation, Vieux Carre Commission, Architecture, Tourism, Urban renewal
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