Maison Blanche

{ Maison Blanche (French pronunciation: [mɛzɔ̃ blɑ̃ʃ] , White House) was a department store in New Orleans, Louisiana, and later also a chain of department stores. It was founded in 1897 by Isidore Newman, an immigrant from Germany. Maison Blanche is perhaps best remembered for introducing the locally popular Mr. Bingle Christmas mascot and for its landmark flagship store on Canal Street. {