Jackson Lays the Cornerstone for Jackson Statue (1840)
On this day in 1840, President Andrew Jackson laid the cornerstone for a still unplanned monument to celebrate the victory of the Americans over the […]
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The Second New Orleans Fire (1794)
12/08/2015 | Local History | Katrina
On December 8th 1794, the second of two great fires in New Orleans history occurred, starting on Royal Street in the French Quarter. This fire […]
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The French Opera House Fire (1919)
On this day in 1919, the French Opera House burned down. This theater had been located at the corner of Bourbon and Toulouse streets, in […]
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Happy Birthday Thomas Sully! (1855)
11/24/2015 | Architects | Katrina
Thomas Sully was born in Mississippi City, Mississippi, November 24th, 1855. He lived for a time in New Orleans and then moved to Austin, TX […]
Learn MorePlans Submitted for New Orleans Custom House (1847)
On this day in 1847, plans for the New Orleans Custom House were submitted. This structure is the third Custom House in the city, as […]
Learn MorePlans submitted for Rivergate Convention Center (1964)
On this day in 1964, C.H. Leavell & Co submitted plans for the Rivergate Center, a convention center located at the foot of Canal Street. […]
Learn MoreThe Friends of the Cabildo “Marigny Tour” is fantastic!
This morning I took a Marigny tour offered by Friends of the Cabildo. It was a wonderful tour led by Sandy (I believe her last […]
Learn More76% Louisiana Voters Approve of Superdome (1966)
On this day in 1966 voters in the state of Louisiana voted yes to amend the Louisiana Constitution to allow the Superdome to be built. […]
Learn MoreHappy Birthday Micaela Almonester Pontalba! (1795)
Micaela Almonester was born November 6, 1795, the daughter of Don Andreas Almonester, a wealthy Spanish Notary best known for charitably donating money to many […]
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