Historic New Orleans Collection
Short interview with Priscilla Lawrence of the Historic New Orleans Collection, winner of the 2008 Community Arts Award
New Orleans, LA. Produced by Robbie Denny. Shot & Edited by Donna Schlaudecker.
Historic New Orleans Collection
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, North America
New Orleans is a major United States port and the largest city and metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana. The population of the city was 343,829 as of the 2010 U.S. Census. The New Orleans metropolitan area (New Orleans--Metairie--Kenner Metropolitan Statistical Area) had a population of 1,167,764 in 2010 and was the 46th largest in the United States. The New Orleans--Metairie--Bogalusa Combined Statistical Area, a larger trading area, had a 2010 population of 1,214,932. The city is named after the Duke of Orleans, who reigned as Regent for Louis XV from 1715 to 1723, and is well known for its distinct French Creole architecture, as well as its cross-cultural and multilingual heritage. New Orleans is also famous for its cuisine, music (particularly as the birthplace of jazz), and its annual celebrations and festivals, most notably Mardi Gras. The city is often referred to as the most unique in America. New Orleans is located in southeastern Louisiana, straddling the Mississippi River. The city and Orleans Parish (French: paroisse d'Orléans) are coterminous. The city and parish are bounded by the parishes of St. Tammany to the north, St. Bernard to the east, Plaquemines to the south and Jefferson to the south and west. Lake Pontchartrain, part of which is included in the city limits, lies to the north and Lake Borgne lies to the east. New Orleans has many major attractions, from the world-renowned French Quarter and Bourbon Street's notorious nightlife to St. Charles Avenue (home of Tulane and Loyola Universities, the historic Pontchartrain Hotel, and many 19th-century mansions), to Magazine Street, with its many boutique stores and antique shops. According to current travel guides, New Orleans is one of the top ten most visited cities in the United States; 10.1 million visitors came to New Orleans in 2004, and the city was on pace to break that level of visitation in 2005. Prior to Katrina, there were 265 hotels with 38,338 rooms in the Greater New Orleans Area. In May 2007, there were over 140 hotels and motels in operation with over 31,000 rooms. A 2009 Travel + Leisure poll of America's Favorite Cities ranked New Orleans first in ten categories, the most first-place rankings of the 30 cities included. According to the poll, New Orleans is the best U.S. city as a spring break destination and for wild weekends, stylish boutique hotels, cocktail hours, singles/bar scenes, live music/concerts and bands, antique and vintage shops, cafés/coffee bars, neighborhood restaurants, and people watching. The city also ranked second for gay friendliness (behind San Francisco, California), friendliness (behind Charleston, South Carolina), bed and bath hotels and inns, and ethnic food. However the city was voted last in terms of active residents and near the bottom in cleanliness, safety, and as a family destination. The French Quarter (known locally as the Quarter or Vieux Carré), which dates from the French and Spanish eras and is bounded by the Mississippi River, Rampart Street, Canal Street, and Esplanade Avenue, contains many popular hotels, bars, and nightclubs. Notable tourist attractions in the Quarter include Bourbon Street, Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, the French Market (including Café du Monde, famous for café au lait and beignets) and Preservation Hall. To tour the port, one can ride the Natchez, an authentic steamboat with a calliope, which cruises the Mississippi the length of the city twice daily. Unlike most other places in The United States, and the world, New Orleans has become widely known for its element of elegant decay. The city's many beautiful cemeteries and their distinct above-ground tombs are often attractions in themselves, the oldest and most famous of which, Saint Louis Cemetery, greatly resembles Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris. Also located in the French Quarter is the old New Orleans Mint, a former branch of the United States Mint, which now operates as a museum, and The Historic New Orleans Collection, a museum and research center housing art and artifacts relating to the history of New Orleans and the Gulf South. The National World War II Museum, opened in the Warehouse District in 2000 as the National D-Day Museum, is dedicated to providing information and materials related to the Invasion of Normandy. Nearby, Confederate Memorial Hall, the oldest continually operating museum in Louisiana (although under renovation since Katrina), contains the second-largest collection of Confederate memorabilia in the world. Art museums in the city include the Contemporary Arts Center, the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) in City Park, and the Ogden Museum of Southern Art.
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The Historic New Orleans Collection's Daphne Derven explains the foundation in the courtyard of their main gallery in the French Quarter.
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533 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130
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Royal Street is a street in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is one of the oldest streets in the city, dating from the French colonial era, and is known today for its antique shops, art galleries, and stately hotels. Royal Street is the best known street in the French Quarter besides Bourbon Street.
The portion of Rue Royale in the upper French Quarter (toward Canal Street) is known for its dozens of opulent antique shops and art galleries. The prices at its art shops and antique stores tend to be very high; indeed, it has been listed as one of the world's most expensive places to shop. The finer antique shops display not simply items that are old, but such rare items as pieces of fine furniture owned by royalty of past centuries. Although such pieces are beyond the budget of all but a few, window shopping along Royal Street is a popular pastime, especially for art lovers. The 700 block of Royal features the galleries of New Orleans-based artists Ally Burguieres and George Rodrigue.
The portion of Royal Street between St. Louis and St. Ann streets is closed to traffic every afternoon to create a pedestrian zone. During this time, numerous street performers set up there. Although the music performance quality ranges widely, some of the best up-and-coming jazz bands in New Orleans can be heard.
Despite catastrophic damage in most of New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Royal Street was spared the great flood, other than the section in the Lower 9th Ward. The French Quarter, originally the city itself, was built upon naturally-higher ground next to a curve in the Mississippi River.
New Orleans is a major United States port and the largest city and metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana.
The city is named after the Duke of Orleans, who reigned as Regent for Louis XV from 1715 to 1723, as it was established by French colonists and strongly influenced by their European culture. It is well known for its distinct French and Spanish Creole architecture, as well as its cross-cultural and multilingual heritage.[8] New Orleans is also famous for its cuisine, music (particularly as the birthplace of jazz),[9][10] and its annual celebrations and festivals, most notably Mardi Gras, dating to French colonial times. The city is often referred to as the most unique[11] in the United States.
New Orleans is located in southeastern Louisiana, straddling the Mississippi River. The city and Orleans Parish (French: paroisse d'Orléans) are coterminous.[17] The city and parish are bounded by the parishes of St. Tammany to the north, St. Bernard to the east, Plaquemines to the south, and Jefferson to the south and west.[17][18][19] Lake Pontchartrain, part of which is included in the city limits, lies to the north and Lake Borgne lies to the east.[19]
Before Hurricane Katrina, Orleans Parish was the most populous parish in Louisiana. It now[when?] ranks third in population, trailing neighboring Jefferson Parish, and East Baton Rouge Parish.
Tourism
New Orleans has many visitor attractions, from the world-renowned French Quarter; to St. Charles Avenue, (home of Tulane and Loyola Universities, the historic Pontchartrain Hotel, and many 19th-century mansions); to Magazine Street, with its boutique stores and antique shops.
The French Quarter (known locally as the Quarter or Vieux Carré), which was the colonial-era city and is bounded by the Mississippi River, Rampart Street, Canal Street, and Esplanade Avenue, contains many popular hotels, bars, and nightclubs. Notable tourist attractions in the Quarter include Bourbon Street, Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, the French Market (including Café du Monde, famous for café au lait and beignets), and Preservation Hall. Also in the French Quarter is the old New Orleans Mint, a former branch of the United States Mint which now operates as a museum, and The Historic New Orleans Collection, a museum and research center housing art and artifacts relating to the history of New Orleans and the Gulf South.
The Blake Hotel New Orleans, an Ascend Collection hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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Legendary Cities : New Orleans And its French heritage
New Orleans, Louisiana: the home of Mardi Gras, and the musical and cultural hotbed of the southern United States. The city’s culture derived itself from a blend of French, Spanish, African-American, Creole and Native American roots. We explore her streets lined with French colonial-style buildings, and resonate with her vibrant atmosphere, along the promenades full of revelry and street music.
Featuring aerial footage of this city of revelry along the Mississipi, an inside look at landmarks such as the “Napoleon’s House”, the St Louis Cathedral, and more, we get a taste of Louisiana’s colorful history. Under French colonial rule it was a place where France sent their prostitutes, smugglers, counterfeiters and other petty criminals to start new lives. It became a haven and the beating heart of a vibrant, longstanding African-American community with deep roots. And even after the city’s destruction during Hurricane Katrina, the city dances on, celebrating life…
Comprehensive Guide to New Orleans with Kids (New Orleans Travel Guide 2019)
This video is a compilation of our Quick Escape and the New Orleans with Kids series.
Visiting New Orleans, Louisiana for the first time. We checked out the National WWII Museum, Louisiana Children's Museum, Hyatt House New Orleans, rode on the street cars, the Moonwalk, Cafe Du Monde, Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, The Cabildo, The Presbytere, The Gumbo Shop, Historic New Orleans Collection, Insectarium, tour St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 with Save Our Cemeteries, New Orleans Botanical Garden, Storyland, New Orleans Museum of Art, Pitot House, New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum, the New Orleans Jazz Museum, French Market, Beauregard-Keyes House, Old Ursuline Convent, Barataria Preserve, Audubon Zoo, and Mardi Gras World.
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10 Best Plantations in New Orleans for History Tours
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New Orleans' Plantations are both historic and awe-inspiring. Many of them official US historical landmarks, these plantation homes and grounds hold centuries of stories in antiques and buildings. From heroic tales of slaves to modern hit movies, there is so much to learn, see, and do in New Orleans Plantation Country!
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TOP 13. Best Museums in New Orleans - Travel Louisiana
TOP 13. Best Museums and Beautiful Places in New Orleans - Travel Louisiana:
The National WWII Museum, Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World, Historic New Orleans Collection, New Orleans Pharmacy Museum, Louisiana State Museum, New Orleans Museum of Art, Ogden Museum of Southern Art, Memorial Hall Confederate Civil War Museum, New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum, Gallier House, Museum of Death, Audubon Insectarium, Musee Conti Wax Museum
I Wonder if the Child Made It or Not
In October 2005 The Historic New Orleans Collection initiated Through Hell and High Water: Katrina's First Responders Oral History Project, partnering with local, state, and federal agencies to document their experiences.
In this interview Louisiana Department of Corrections agent James A. Paul recalls a young mother wading through water with a dehydrated infant to a bridge. Paul remembers the woman asking for water, but refusing to evacuate out of fear her other children would be left behind.
This interview is a part of the exhibition Katrina +5: Documenting Disaster, which serves as a reminder of the history made since August 29, 2005 and The Historic New Orleans Collection's ongoing efforts to record it.
James A. Paul, Captain, J. Levy Dabadie Correctional Center, Louisiana Department of Corrections
June 17, 2009
I often wonder if the child made it or not
Photos courtesy of the Louisiana Department of Corrections, MSS 571
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James A. Paul oral history, June 17, 2009; interviewed by Mark Cave for the Through Hell and High Water: Katrina's First Responders Oral History Project, MSS 571, Williams Research Center, The Historic New Orleans Collection
Slideshow created by Kent Woynowski, Digital Assets Manager, The Historic New Orleans Collection for:
Katrina+5: Documenting Disaster
An exhibition presented by The Historic New Orleans Collection
May 12−September 12, 2010
Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans Video : New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans Video : New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans Hotel is a popular choice amongst travelers in New Orleans (LA), whether exploring or just passing through. The property features a wide range of facilities to make your stay a pleasant experience. 24-hour room service, facilities for disabled guests, valet parking, car park, room service are there for guest's enjoyment.
Each guestroom is elegantly furnished and equipped with handy amenities. Entertain the hotel's recreational facilities, including hot tub, fitness center, indoor pool, spa.
Convenience and comfort makes Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans Hotel the perfect choice for your stay in New Orleans (LA).
Check-in from 16:00 , check-out prior to 11:00
Shower, TV, Air conditioning, Coffee/Tea, Safe box, Hairdryer.
Parking, 24 hours Front Desk Service, Restaurant/cafe, Swimming Pool, Bar, Business centre, Gym, Spa, Laundry service, Concierge service.
Hotel adress: 901 Poydras Street, New Orleans, United States
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Dauphine Orleans Hotel
You are invited to step back in time into the romance of Old New Orleans and experience the history, luxury and service of the Dauphine Orleans Hotel.
An unforgettable hotel in the heart of the famous French Quarter, our palm-filled courtyard beckons you to relax in the shade or bask in the sun poolside at one of the French Quarters rare private saltwater pools. Within the 18th century townhouse walls, guests enjoy conveniences for the modern traveler including free Continental breakfast, Wi-Fi and a welcome beverage. The Dauphine Orleans is a member of the New Orleans Hotel Collection.
Top 10 Hotels in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
1. Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Royal St, New Orleans, LA
French Quarter New Orleans hotel near Bourbon Street
Popular property highlights: Free WiFi, Restaurant, Indoor pool, Business center, Laundry facilities.
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2. The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA
New Orleans hotel, 3 blocks from French Quarter
Popular property highlights: Free WiFi, Restaurant, 24-hour front desk, Concierge services.
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3. Drury Inn & Suites New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA
3-star New Orleans hotel in Warehouse District, near Mercedes-Benz Superdome
Popular property highlights: Breakfast included, Free WiFi, Outdoor pool, Business center, Laundry facilities.
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4. Royal Sonesta New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA
New Orleans French Quarter hotel, on Bourbon St
Popular property highlights: Free WiFi, Outdoor pool, 24-hour business center, Laundry facilities, Smoke-free property.
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5. Blake Hotel New Orleans, BW Premier Collection, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA
New Orleans hotel, 4 blocks from French Quarter
Popular property highlights: Free WiFi, Restaurant, 24-hour business center, Smoke-free property, 24-hour front desk.
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6. Alder Hotel Uptown New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Magnolia Street, New Orleans, LA
New Orleans hotel in Uptown Historic District with free breakfast and outdoor pool
Popular property highlights: Breakfast included, Free self parking, Free WiFi, Outdoor pool, 24-hour business center.
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7. The Olivier House Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Toulouse Street, New Orleans, LA
New Orleans hotel in French Quarter, walk to Jackson Square
Popular property highlights: Free WiFi, Outdoor pool, 24-hour front desk, Concierge services.
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8. Maison Dupuy Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA
Historic hotel in French Quarter, Near Jackson Square, Riverboats and more
Popular property highlights: Free WiFi, Restaurant, Outdoor pool, Business center, 24-hour front desk.
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9. Prince Conti Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Conti St, New Orleans, LA
New Orleans French Quarter hotel, 1 block from Bourbon Street
Popular property highlights: Free WiFi, Restaurant, 24-hour front desk, Concierge services.
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10. Astor Crowne Plaza New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
Canal Street, New Orleans, LA
New Orleans French Quarter hotel, near Bourbon St
Popular property highlights: Free WiFi, Restaurant, Outdoor pool, Business center, Smoke-free property.
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Louisiana Photo Collection: New Orleans
A collection of photographs made in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Photographer; William Wolfe
1979 TV Commercials WWL-TV4 New Orleans Louisiana
1979 TV Commercials WWL-TV4 New Orleans Louisiana. The folowing commercials were aired during the Saturday at the movies, Spin Out with Elvis Preseley and Hercules.
Tide, Timex Alarm Clocks, Crisco, Mounds Candy, Louis Lambert for Govenor, Duncan Hines, Comet Liquid, Oxydol, Crisco Oil, ColorTyme TV Rental, Mr. Microphone, Summit Candy, John F. Lawhon Furniture, Sine-Off, Torres for Sheriff St. Bernard, RCA Cavaretts's Furniture, Cascade, Eckerd Optical Center, Cavaretta's, Sizzler Steak House, Gillette Heat Wrap, Kraft BBQ Sauce, Airco Technical Institute, Crisco Oil, Dr. Tichenor's, Carol Lawrence for General Foods International Coffees, Pulsar Quartz, Holmes, Vicks Victors Vapor Cough Drops, Milky Way Candybar.
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On a half day tour of New Orleans, explore the The French Quarter, perhaps most well known for the famed Bourbon Street and Mardi Gras festivities, and visit the Cabildo, detailing the entire history of Louisiana. Head to Baton Rouge and visit the State Capitol building, plus with a full day at leisure, perhaps join our optional excursion to the village of Natchez in Mississippi.
Depart for the city of Lafayette, with a full day of sightseeing along the way, starting with an adventurous swamp tour on the Atchafalaya basin. Continue on to Vermilionville to enjoy a delicious Creole-flavored lunch, then visit Martin Accordions for a presentation on the process behind making their famous Cajun accordions and the history of Cajun music. Stop in Avery Island, known as the source of Tabasco sauce, for a tour of the pepper sauce factory, complete with tastings, samples and free recipes.
Where to Stay in New Orleans, Louisiana
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#5 - Hotel Monteleone
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#2 - Hyatt French Quarter
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New Orleans is one of the world's most fascinating cities. Steeped in a history of influences from Europe, the Caribbean, Africa and beyond, it's home to a truly unique melting pot of culture, food and music.
You'll find bowls filled to the rim with gumbo, late nights in dark jazz clubs, strolls through historic neighborhoods, and tantalizing festivals throughout the year. Come down and experience New Orleans, one of America's most culturally and historically-rich destinations.
New Orleans has its own brand of food, music and art. The people here march to a slightly different rhythm and know how to live life to the fullest. You can't experience New Orleans culture anywhere else
You can experience a Mardi Gras parade like a local, and join the party Uptown on St. Charles Avenue. Ride on a National Historic Landmark - the St. Charles Ave streetcar offers a relaxing, scenic trip past stately mansions and centuries-old live oaks. You can even stop for a picnic at Audubon Park along the way.
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Driving Into Downtown New Orleans at Sunset – New Orleans Louisiana
New Orleans is a major United States port and the largest city and metropolitan area in the state ofLouisiana. The population of the city was 343,829 as of the 2010 U.S. Census.[2][3] The New Orleans metropolitan area (New Orleans–Metairie–Kenner Metropolitan Statistical Area) had a population of 1,167,764 in 2010 and was the 46th largest in the United States.[4] The New Orleans–Metairie–Bogalusa Combined Statistical Area, a larger trading area, had a 2010 population of 1,452,502.[5]
The city is named after the Duke of Orleans, who reigned as Regent for Louis XV from 1715 to 1723, as it was established by French colonists and strongly influenced by their European culture. It is well known for its distinct French and Spanish Creole architecture, as well as its cross-cultural and multilingual heritage.[6] New Orleans is also famous for its cuisine, music (particularly as the birthplace of jazz),[7][8] and its annual celebrations and festivals, most notably Mardi Gras, dating to French colonial times. The city is often referred to as the most unique[9] in the United States.[10][11][12][13][14]
New Orleans is located in southeastern Louisiana, straddling the Mississippi River. The city and Orleans Parish (French: paroisse d'Orléans) are coterminous.[15] The city and parish are bounded by the parishes of St. Tammany to the north, St. Bernard to the east, Plaquemines to the south, and Jefferson to the south and west.[15][16][17] Lake Pontchartrain, part of which is included in the city limits, lies to the north and Lake Borgne lies to the east.[17]
Before Hurricane Katrina, Orleans Parish was the most populous parish in Louisiana. It now ranks third in population behind neighboring Jefferson Parish and East Baton Rouge Parish.[18]
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