CSRR Photo Gardette-LePretre Mansion

New Orleans French Quarter – Sultan’s House – 1930s-40s

16"x20" photo

23"x27" frame

Capture a haunting piece of New Orleans history with this striking vintage photograph of the Gardette-LePretre Mansion—also known as the legendary “Sultan’s House”—taken by famed photographer Joseph Woodson “Pops” Whitesell. Located at 716 Dauphine Street in the heart of the French Quarter, this grand Greek Revival mansion is renowned for its elaborate cast-iron balconies and infamous lore of a mysterious sultan, a stolen harem, and a grisly mass murder.

Taken during the 1930s or 1940s, this photograph is a timeless example of Whitesell’s iconic documentation of the French Quarter, part of the broader French Quarter Renaissance movement dedicated to preserving the area’s unique architecture and culture. Whitesell’s internationally acclaimed work has appeared in numerous exhibitions and remains an essential record of New Orleans’ historic charm.

A captivating piece for collectors of Southern Gothic history, architectural photography, or New Orleans memorabilia. Perfect for framing or display.