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Built in 1835, former branch U.S. Mint and briefly a C.S.A. mint. Decommissioned in 1911, the building is now one of the Louisiana State Museum's French Quarter properties. 182 U.S. Naval Station Algiers Historic District
Between 1944 and 1966, the base progressed from a U.S. Naval Station to the Headquarters, Support Activity, New Orleans. In 1966, the Army, which owned the property on the river's east bank, transferred ownership to the Navy, thus establishing the command known as Naval Support Activity New Orleans. Base housing was limited to 300 units.
Colorful architecture in New Orleans, both old and new. The buildings and architecture of New Orleans reflect its history and multicultural heritage, from Creole cottages to historic mansions on St. Charles Avenue, from the balconies of the French Quarter to an Egyptian Revival U.S. Customs building and a rare example of a Moorish revival church.
The name French Quarter is misleading in that many of the buildings date from the late-18th century, after the two New Orleans fires of 1788 and 1794 destroyed over 80 per cent of the city.
As with other parts of the city developed before the late 19th century, and on higher land predating New Orleans' levee systems, the French Quarter remained substantially dry following Hurricane Katrina. Its elevation is five feet (1.5 m) above sea level. [23] Some streets had minor flooding, and several buildings suffered significant wind damage.
The most-visited section of Bourbon Street is "upper Bourbon Street" toward Canal Street, an eight-block section of visitor attractions [24] including bars, restaurants, souvenir shops and strip clubs. In the 21st century, Bourbon Street is the home of New Orleans Musical Legends Park, a free, outdoor venue for live jazz performances. The park ...
Police said the bollards are strategically placed at five locations in the city's French Quarter, where Bourbon Street is located. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said the "bollards were not up ...
Norman's plan of New Orleans & environs, 1845; Exchange Place is marked as number 7. At the time, Canal Street was the dividing line between the French Quarter's Creoles and the Anglo-Americans on the CBD (Central Business District)/ Uptown Side. Peters wanted the exchange to shift more economic activity to the Anglo-American Portion of the city.