Henry Kraak of New Orleans, Louisiana
I am interested in Henry Kraak of New Orleans, Louisiana. I believe that he was born in Germany in 1877, married Bertha Heck in New Orleans on May 13, 1906, and appears in the 1920 and 1930 US Census. He was the gardener (and perhaps garden designer) of the Fabacher D'Antoni House at 5705 St. Charles Avenue.
I am writing a book on German American landscape architects and would be interested in any information you may have on this individual.
Thanks,
Kurt Culbertson Design Workshop 120 East Main Aspen, Co 81611
1(970)948-5557.
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Re: Henry Kraak of New Orleans, Louisiana
I am an art historian and knew the Kraak nursery on Eleanor Street. If you find additional information, II would be interested. Thanks.
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Re: Henry Kraak of New Orleans, Louisiana
Same Kraak with nursery in Jefferson Parish ca 1960s? On Central Ave., I believe. Found this on Reese surname board. My maiden name. Descd. from Joseph A. Reese, b 1798; d 1870 in Va. Parents unknown. Married 1, Sally Moore; 2, Mary Elizabeth Hatchell. Any connection?
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Re: Henry Kraak of New Orleans, Louisiana
mr.kraak lived in jefferson parish.he and the family grew flowers on central ave.in the 40's and 50's, and had a flower shop in kenner,la. in the 90's.a granddaughter went to school at metairie high school in the 50's.my grandfather was from germany and we lived close to mr.kraak.
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Re: Henry Kraak of New Orleans, Louisiana
You are correct on Mr. Kraak.
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Re: Henry Kraak of New Orleans, Louisiana
we know some of what your looking for. dear friends father grew up in the house....not real sure but mr kraak had won some fame in the alsatain german area...the ancestral home of the fabachers...lawrence fabacher brought mr kraak from that area in the late 1890's...the gardens were collaboritve im sure and mr k and mr f were dear friends. ther is a feature story of the house and gardens in country homes mag in the 1920s some time....we have not seen it but are looking....may have some pics of the gardens and green house.
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Re: Henry Kraak of New Orleans, Louisiana
Dear Sir: I am the grand daughter of Henry and Bertha Kraak. My mother was Louise Kraak. I presently have an Aunt who lives with me(she is 102 years old and sharp as a tack)she was married to Karl Kraak who was the first child of Henry and Bertha. She worked for my grandparents at the Central Ave. location. We would be glad to help you with any research you might need. You have probably written your book at this point but we are available to chat with you. Thanks, Stephanie Larrieu
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Re: Henry Kraak of New Orleans, Louisiana
My husbands great grandfather was Lawrence fabacher..Would like to bring our dtr to New orleans in jan 2013.. Looking for someone to give us a tour and retrace the family history..any idea's?
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