Knights of St. Peter Claver Headquarters, 1951-1986.

ID: 5717 ~ Source: Image courtesy of the New Orleans Public Library, Louisiana Division, WPA Photographs, Paving, "Paving Orleans Street/Avenue - Completed pavement of Orleans Street in front of the French Hospital. Exterior," 33.150. ~ Creator: Works Progress Administration ~ Date: February 28, 1937.
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In 1951, Knights of St. Peter Claver Inc. purchased this building at 1821 Orleans Avenue and used it as their national headquarters. The organization also rented out office space to tenants including notable figures such as A. P. Tureaud and Ernest N. "Dutch" Morial. The structure was demolished in 1986.

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By Monisha Jackson
The NAACP Youth Council organized its 2-year stand-off with Canal Street businesses at The Knights of Peter Claver Headquarters during the Civil Rights Movement in New Orleans.