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Brick Column

This column expresses the dynamic quality of twisting motion and refers to the abundant use of brick in New Orleans. It points out that even the most dormant aspects of being can be transformed...

This column expresses the dynamic quality of twisting motion and refers to the abundant use of brick in New Orleans. It points out that even the most dormant aspects of being can be...

  • louisiana
  • new orleans
  • architecture

North American Column

The totem pole, carved by Phillipe Klinefelter of Austin, TX, from a 1,000-year-old cedar log, expresses the belief that humans are an integral part of the web of nature, and depicts the strong...

The totem pole, carved by Phillipe Klinefelter of Austin, TX, from a 1,000-year-old cedar log, expresses the belief that humans are an integral part of the web of nature, and depicts the...

  • louisiana
  • new orleans
  • native american

Pre-Columbian Column

Mythology and astrology are closely interwoven into the elements of this column signifying that rebirth is a fundamental idea behind any complete healing, requiting total psychological transformation.

Mythology and astrology are closely interwoven into the elements of this column signifying that rebirth is a fundamental idea behind any complete healing, requiting total psychological transformation.

  • louisiana
  • new orleans
  • architecture

Modern Column

This column's vertical motion symbolizes hope, belief, and optimism. Healing takes place only if we truly believe it is possible. It also stresses the tremendous advances made in medical...

This column's vertical motion symbolizes hope, belief, and optimism. Healing takes place only if we truly believe it is possible. It also stresses the tremendous advances made in medical...

  • louisiana
  • new orleans
  • architecture

Saint Alban's Chapel and The Davis Sessums Memorial University Center

Erected to the Glory of God, A.D. 1929.  By the Diocese of Louisiana of the Episcopal Church to serve the faculty and students of Louisiana State University. A testimony to the vision of the...

Erected to the Glory of God, A.D. 1929.  By the Diocese of Louisiana of the Episcopal Church to serve the faculty and students of Louisiana State University. A testimony to the vision of...

  • louisiana
  • chapel
  • episcopal

Doric Column

The oldest of the Greek columns, the Doric ha fluted segments of stone stacked with no base. It is the symbol of strngth and simplicity, the two principal qualities of winners.

The oldest of the Greek columns, the Doric ha fluted segments of stone stacked with no base. It is the symbol of strngth and simplicity, the two principal qualities of winners.

  • louisiana
  • new orleans.
  • architecture

Bea Olsen, Kevin Olsen

    Cancer

    Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of cells. It is the most feared disease in America, because it is not understood, even though it is not the largest killer.  If we understood cancer, we would not...

    Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of cells. It is the most feared disease in America, because it is not understood, even though it is not the largest killer.  If we understood cancer, we would not...

    • louisiana
    • new orleans
    • science
    • medical

    1927 Carquinez Bridge

      Mexican and Anglo Settlement