8142 Panola

To be replaced by a 2 story gymnasium

Architectural features: A magnificent Craftsman style mansion of the first decade of the 20th century, now approaching the centennial of it construction. The wide horizontal emphasis reflects the California and prairie style of it's period. The massive central dormer and extended porch define the monumental entrance. Fine detail in every feature.

History: This house was built in May of 1910 for Henry L. Huntington, a stock broker who formally resided in Pass Christian, Miss. It was sold to Alphonse Arculeer in 1919 and then sold to Hugh C. Cage in 1923. Mrs. M. Baldwin Cage received ownership through the succession of Mr. Cage in 1941. In 1947 through the succession of Mrs. Cage ownership passed to Frances C. Baldwin and Henry Baldwin Curtis. Mr. Henry B. Curtis purchased ownership from Frances C. Baldwin. Henry B. Curtis was City Councilman of District A from 1958-1970. The Curtis family lived in this house for 41 years. On the death of Mrs.Marguerite Grant Curtis the house was sold to Stuart Hall School in 1988.

HDLC Staff report conclusion: (The HDLC staff gave this house a Blue rating which means that it is a "Building of Major Architectural Importance.") "This house is an excellent example of California style architecture in a raised basement type house, one of the finest in the Carrollton area. It is well detailed and exhibits many of the most important characteristics of the Arts and Crafts style. One of the earliest houses in the immediate area, it was desighned by a young Leon Weiss, who would later become one of the most important architects in twentieth century New Orleans with his firm of Weiss, Dreyfous and Seiferth...Based on its architectural significance, its association with an important architect and its association with a prominent person, the staff recommendation is for designation."