ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH
1139 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. (formerly Dryades St.), New Orleans, LA.
Parish established 1851
1139 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. (formerly Dryades St.), New Orleans, LA.
Parish established 1851
An historic photograph of St, John The Baptist School.
This building was demolished during the construction of the Pontchartrain Expressway.
The church was also originally scheduled for demolition, however through the efforts of then pastor Fr. Arthur Screen, the historic church building was saved.
(Above photo courtesy of Louis Digital Library)
This building was demolished during the construction of the Pontchartrain Expressway.
The church was also originally scheduled for demolition, however through the efforts of then pastor Fr. Arthur Screen, the historic church building was saved.
(Above photo courtesy of Louis Digital Library)