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The Maritime Building

The Maritime is a mixed-use downtown building consisting of two floors of commercial space with 105 apartments above. Originally known as the Hennen Building, The Maritime was designed by Architect Thomas Sully, constructed circa 1893 and was the first and tallest skyscraper in New Orleans. Throughout its history, the building has housed offices and a bank. The most recent and well-known tenant was Latter & Blum Inc. Realtors, who vacated after Hurricane Katrina. The building was subsequently sold to developer Marcel Wisznia, Architect.

In September of 2009, Wisznia | Architecture + Development initiated a renovation/conversion of the building into its current state. Wisznia utilized both state and federal historic tax credits as well as new markets tax credits to realize the project.

The Maritime is one of many buildings by Wisznia and others that are helping to bring residents and life to downtown New Orleans.