New Orleans Estate Of A Sears Roebuck Heiress - LongueVue
In 1920, Edith Rosenwald of Chicago had met Edgar Stern of New Orleans in New York and fell in love. Edith was the daughter of Julius Rosenwald and an heiress to the Sears-Roebuck fortune. Edgar was a second generation cotton broker in New Orleans. They quickly married in 1921 and acquired the land they would build this colonial revival home with beautiful grounds and would call it “Longue Vue” after the restaurant they were engaged. The couple had three children and soon became known for their philanthropic generosity and civic involvement.
Edgar passed away in 1959, and Edith decided to start sharing the home with the public. She had certain repairs done to the house and outbuilding as well as modifications to the grounds to accommodate additional parking.
The home was opened as a house museum in 1968, and eventually Edith moved out of the house in 1978 and died 9 months later.
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What you should know:
There are walking trails on the property
Restrooms are available.
Tickets can be purchased on-line or in person.
Check website for days and hours of operation.
You could spend a couple of hours exploring here.
Admission includes guided tour of the home, self-guided tours of the grounds and parking.
People are friendly and helpful.
Location: Seven Bamboo Road
New Orleans, LA 70124
For more information: Longue Vue Home & Garden
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