"In
New Orleans, a
gallery is a wide platform projecting from the wall of a building supported by
posts or
columns. Galleries are typically constructed from
cast iron (or
wrought iron in older buildings) with ornate
balusters, posts, and
brackets. The intricate iron balconies and galleries of the
French Quarter are among the renowned icons of New Orleans. The City of New Orleans provides specific definitions for platforms projecting from the face of the building, differentiating between
balconies and galleries. Balconies typically have a projection width of up to 4 feet (1.2 m), lacking supporting posts and a roof structure. In contrast, galleries are platforms extending beyond
property lines to cover the full width of the public
sidewalk, supported by posts or columns at the street
curb. Galleries may or may not include a roof cover. ..."
Pontalba's monogram on ironwork
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