New Orleans Historic Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop and Bar - O Scale 1:48 Haunted

New Orleans Historic Lafitte Blacksmith Shop & Bar

O Scale 1:48

This high-quality 3D-printed model by Model Scenery World is perfect for modelers who enjoy painting and detailing but want to avoid the hassle of complex assembly, tiny parts, tweezers, and magnifying glasses. Simply paint the model and you’ll have a stunning centerpiece for your layout or diorama.

Proudly MADE IN THE USA.

The historic Lafitte Blacksmith Shop and Bar has been meticulously recreated to O scale. Please review all photos and dimensions carefully before ordering.

Dimensions (O Scale 1:48)

• Footprint: 8 3/8" (D) x 11" (W)
• Height: 5"

Features

• Open windows and detailed interior
• Designed to accept window film, interior lighting, and custom interior detailing
• Interior details included: Bar and fireplace (see photos)
• High-resolution 3D print with crisp architectural detail

Custom Models Available

Have a question or need something custom? We offer custom model design services—feel free to contact us before ordering.

About Lafitte Blacksmith Shop and Bar

Lafitte Blacksmith Shop is a historic structure located at the corner of Bourbon Street and St. Philip Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Built between 1722 and 1732 by Nicolas Touze, it is reputed to be the oldest structure continuously used as a bar in the United States. In 1722, further construction was recorded through a real estate transfer documented by Don Andrés Almonester. The building and surrounding fence reflect the French Provincial Louis XV “Briquette-Entre-Poteaux” style common in early French Louisiana.

The structure survived the two great fires of the late 18th century—1788 and 1794—largely due to its slate roof. Between 1772 and 1791, the property is believed to have been used by the infamous Lafitte brothers, Jean and Pierre, as a base for their Barataria smuggling operations.

Like many New Orleans legends, the history of Lafitte Blacksmith Shop is a rich blend of fact and folklore, influenced by French, Spanish, African, Cajun, and American cultures.

Though Jean Lafitte was known as a pirate and privateer, he also played a crucial role in the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812. In exchange for assisting American forces against the British, Lafitte was ultimately pardoned by the U.S. government.

While the building may or may not have actually housed a blacksmith shop in its early years, it remains one of the oldest surviving Creole cottages in the French Quarter. Exposed brick masonry, creaking floorboards, and crooked shutters give it unmistakable character—and, according to legend, the building is haunted by spirits of those who perished in the historic fires.