Flashback Friday: As we get into Mardi Gras weekend, we want to highlight a project completed in the heart of the Vieux Carre, which we all know will be buzzing with activity this Carnival weekend. The 32,530 square foot M.S. Rau Antique project completed in 2019 brought to life the classic Creole structure which was originally built in 1831 and nearly doubled the size of the gallery. This effort was led by our jobsite Foreman, Pete White. Pete helped facilitate the expansion of the 105-year old antiques gallery which included the historic renovation of two adjacent buildings on Royal Street in the French Quarter. Not only did Pete oversee the Stewart Interiors scope of work on this historic renovation (including metal framing, drywall, and insulation), but he also worked closely with the General Contractor and the French Quarter neighbors to coordinate deliveries and minimize disruption on a high-traffic, one-way street. So if you find yourself strolling through the Quarter this Mardi Gras, keep an eye out for the massive 19th century porte-cochere carriage doors of MS Rau Antiques.