Publisher's Synopsis
"Gallier Hall is one of the most important structures built during the [New Orleans] antebellum period. This impressive Greek Revival building was the inspiration of James Gallier Sr. Erected between 1845 and 1853, it served as City Hall for just over a century. The building itself measures 90 feet in width and 215 feet in depth and stands four stories high. It is constructed of Tuckahoe marble and features two impressive rows of fluted columns. Gallier Hall is a marble structure in the Neoclassical style. Gallier Hall continued its traditional place of honor during Mardi Gras, with the mayor toasting the parading carnival royalty and dignitaries. Traditionally, Gallier Hall is where the mayors of New Orleans are inaugurated every four years. When not being used for a formal city function, the large city council chamber, as well as other rooms, can be rented for private parties and wedding receptions, allowing New Orleanians to celebrat
