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The Cabildo was built in the 1790's after fire destroyed the former seats of government. Don Andrés Almonester y Roxas, offered to pay for construction of new facility on the same site as the previous one, and hired Don Gilberto The Court of Two Sisters received it's name from two Creole Sisters that The 1850 House is a re-creation of rowhouse residences from the 17th-century Other area attractions: Louis Armstrong Park is located on the outer boundary of the
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from Isaac Delgado, a local businessman. The City Park put up a 1,200 acre plot of land, an by he end of 1911, the museum opened to the public. The original facilities have had additions added to them twice, to house the increasing growth in it's collection from private donors, and museum purchases. In 1971, the museum tripled in size, and most recently and additional 55,000 feet of exhibition space was added. The collection now houses over 40,000 pieces of art valued at over $200 million, within 46 galleries. There are 3 changing exhibit galleries, which have hosted major international exhibitions including Treasures of Tutankhamen and, The Search for Alexander The Great.
a Guillemard, a French architect that was currently working on designs for the nearby Presbytere. He brought in his own slaves to work on the building, and by 1799 the new hall was complete. Over the years, the offices have been used for various functions, including the signing of the Louisiana Purchase transfer by Spanish, French and American officials in 1803, providing accommodations and entertainment for General Lafayette in 1825, presentation of Napoleon Bonaparte's deathmask in 1834 and location of the Louisiana State Supreme Court from 1868 until 1910.
owned a notions shop on the site of the restaurant named after them. Emma and Bertha Camors were born around 1860, into an aristocratic Creole family. Patrons to their shop include the city's finest women, shopping for lace, gowns and perfumes. The two sisters remained inseparably throughout their lives, and died within two months of each other in 1944. Ownership of the building changed hands many times, and eventually became a restaurant. The outside courtyard is still adorn with original gas lights and flowing fountains. The restaurant is best known for it's daily Jazz Brunch, with includes a strolling trio of musicians playing New Orleans jazz for the diners.
were like. Baroness Micaela Almonester de Pontalba, inspired by Parisian architecture, built the houses in 1850. They were intended to served as both fine retail establishments and elegant residences for New Orleans middle class citizens. In 1921, the Pontalba family sold one of the two buildings, and it was later bequeathed to the State Museum in 1927. Care has been taken to ensure that it be furnished with furniture, decorative arts and domestic good of the period to give an accurate portrait of life during New Orleans' most prosperous period.
and is named after the world-famous musician who was a native
of New Orleans. Although he was not welcome to play the well-known clubs of his home city, his talent and gift of music to the world are honored. The large park is filled with grassy knolls and lagoons, that offer a serene setting during the day. Located within the park is WWOZ, an FM radio station that broadcasts only New Orleans music, from the famous to the soon-to-be famous. Plans for the near future include the Black Music Hal of Fame and Museum.
length. Almost 70,000 acres of the swamp are now permanently protected wildlife areas, thanks to the efforts of the Nature Conservancy. Boat tours are led by a wetlands ecologist, knowledge in the wildlife, flora and fauna of the area. Resident and migratory wildlife seen along the tour includes alligators, bald eagles, waterfowl, herons, egrets, ibis, owls, osprey, deer, black bear, feral hogs, nutria, raccoon, otter, beaver, mink, turtles, frogs.
