Ambush Mansion

Historic 1830s Mansion Houses Ambush Compound:

Since 1986, the mansion at 828 Bourbon Street has housed the Ambush compound including Ambush Magazine and AMBUSHonLINE offices on the first floor adjacent to the plant laden patio. Belle Lain's Magnolia Bar on the landing of the 3-floor sweeping staircase leads to the private residence of Rip and Marsha Naquin-Delain consisting of the second floor entry hall, palour, formal dining room, service kitchen, and internationally famous, award winning Bourbon Street balcony, and the couple's third floor boudoir. The Ambush Art Collection, as well as the couple's numerous antiques and collectibles, are showcased throughout.

History of 828 Bourbon Street:

Jean Florent Durel purchased 830 Bourbon Street along with 828 Bourbon Street in 1831 from a baker, Joseph Hecaud, and had these two townhouses built prior to his donation of 828 to his son Jean Victor in 1846. At the time, the house was described as a two-story brick house with a brick kitchen. As early as 1841, Durel is listed at 246 Bourbon Street, which may be one of these houses under the pre-Civil War numbering system for the city.

When originally constructed, 828 and 830 were identical, with a stucco facade, a wrought-iron balcony, and arched openings on the ground floor, the upriver one leading to an alley. Over the years, both structures have been updated with Greek Revival and Italianate detailing.