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History of New Orleans


History/Non-fiction | Octavia Books | New Orleans, Louisiana

The hidden history of the haunted and beloved city of New Orleans, told through the intersecting lives of nine remarkable characters.

A Brief History of New Orleans, Louisiana

1857 view of Canal Street, looking almost due north from about the intersection with Carondelet and Bourbon Streets. Drawing by Mr. Kilburn, from a photo by ...

History of Algiers Point, New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans' second oldest neighborhood. Algiers was established in 1719, making it the second oldest neighborhood in the City. Originally owned by BIENVILLE as ...

History & Heritage in New Orleans Louisiana

One facet of Louisiana that makes it such an appealing visitor destination is its deep and colorful history.

History, Culture, and Music of New Orleans, Louisiana - Owlcation

They did not worship together. Jackson Square was for Creoles, and Lafayette Square was for Americans. Creoles had the pedigrees of old families ...

New Orleans: The History of 'The Big Easy'

The town is most famous for its unique Creole culture and spirited historical upbringing. Over the last few centuries, the city was under French rule, then the ...

New Orleans, Louisiana | Encyclopedia.com

In 1718 colonist Sieur de Bienville (1626–1685) established a settlement at New Orleans. He named it after French regent Philippe II (1674–1723), Duke of ...

New Orleans History - NOLA Activities

New Orleans tells its history through jazz music and voodoo, old plantation homes and above-ground cemeteries, among other symbols. From the origins of colonial ...

Standard history of New Orleans, Louisiana, giving a description of ...

CHAPTER Vlll. The Medical History of New Orleans. 303. CHAPTER IX. History of Education in New Orleans. 32G. CHAPTER X. Old Burial Places. 256. CHAPTER XL. The ...

New Orleans History — FQJ Archives - French Quarter Journal

New Orleans' acceptance of the LGBT+ community has radically changed since 1958 – as illustrated by the tragic murder of Fernando Rios.

Omni Royal Orleans - History - Historic Hotels of America

La Nouvelle-Orléans eventually evolved into New Orleans, the capital of the French colony of Louisiana. France lost control over the city for a time during the ...

History of Racial Justice & Decolonization in New Orleans - ACPA

We carefully explored topics such as when and how the land was colonized; colonializers' relationship with Indigenous communities; and how issues of race ...

The ultimate timeline of New Orleans fascinating history - Travelbinger

To celebrate the city's 300th birthday this year, we take a look back at 30 decades that made the Big Easy one of America's most storied cities.

Park History - New Orleans City Park

Officially a Public Park. The tract of land, 100 acres, formerly the Allard Plantation, became city property in 1850 through John McDonogh's will and was ...

A Brief History of New Orleans - 553 Words - Bartleby.com

New Orleans began as a French Colony; then, governed by Spanish Rule and then back to France just before the Louisiana Purchase. The architecture is French, ...

Explore the History of New Orleans: From Founding to Modern

New Orleans was founded in 1718 by the French Mississippi Company under the leadership of Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville. The strategic ...

Louisiana Purchase, 1803 - Office of the Historian

history.state.gov 3.0 shell. ... New Orleans. With the Pinckney treaty in place and the weak Spanish empire ...

New Orleans History Archives

The Historic New Orleans Collection was founded by Leila and Kemper Williams, whose elegantly renovated French Quarter home brimmed with high … Read more.

A Journey Through New Orleans History on Canal Street

A roadway, which was scheduled to be dug into a canal linking the Mississippi River, Bayou St. John, and Lake Pontchartrain, served as a de ...

A Journey Through the Rich History of New Orleans, Louisiana

The history of New Orleans traces back to the early 18th century when French explorers led by Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne, Sieur de Bienville, ...