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New Orleans, Louisiana
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Constructed in the 1840s, the Upper Pontalba Building is recognized as one of the oldest continuously rented apartment buildings in the United States.
The building is designed in the Parisian style, reflecting the influence of Baroness Micaela Almonester Pontalba's European heritage.
It flanks the historic Jackson Square, a central landmark in the French Quarter of New Orleans.
The building features intricate cast iron balconies, which are a hallmark of New Orleans architecture.
Its counterpart, the Lower Pontalba Building, stands directly across Jackson Square, mirroring its design.
It was commissioned by Baroness Micaela Almonester Pontalba, a wealthy New Orleans-born aristocrat.
The building is part of the Vieux Carré Historic District, which is recognized as a National Historic Landmark.
The building has housed numerous businesses and residents, contributing to the vibrant cultural tapestry of the French Quarter.
