Archive for the ‘French Quarter Photos’ Category
French Quarter Hanging plants get noticed !!
Saturday, August 14th, 2010
Hanging plants in the French Quarter do begin to get long as the Summer runs into August. It is like there is a contest to see who can grow the longest hanging plants. They do not grow like this without food and water so someone is taking care of them. The Christmas lights are still up but then those can be converted into lights for Halloween, Mardi Gras, and other local festivals. This is not uncommon.
Joan of Arc rides in the New Orleans French Quarter !
Thursday, August 12th, 2010
The Joan of Arc statue is in the New Orleans French Quarter near the French Market on Decatur. She is the Maid of Orleans and lived in France from 1412-1431 where she lead the French Army to several victories in the Hundred Years War. She was just a simple peasant girl from Eastern France. She was burned at the stake by the English when she was only 19 years old.
Orléans’s position on a major river made it the last obstacle to a campaign into central France. England already controlled France’s southwestern coast. Orleans is located on the Loire River in north-central France. During the time of this siege it was the northernmost city that remained loyal to the French crown. She won the battle and kept the English from overunning France.
Early! French Quarter is just waking up ! Great time for photos and no crowds!
Saturday, August 7th, 2010
The Saint Louis Cathedraland the Cabildo are among the most photographed building in New Orleans and the United States. This is just another view from the angle and time of day. At 6 am the sun is just beginning to come up, the lights are still all on and there are few people stirring. The weather is much cooler in the Summer at these hours. This is a great time to get photos that have a different look as the light is great and fresh. You can eat breakfast after you finish………………
Louisiana State Museum Cabildo on Jackson Square ! Many uses in its storied History !
Saturday, July 31st, 2010
New Orleans is among the leaders in recycling old buildings. The Cabildo was rebuilt in 1795-99 after a fire destroyed the original structure. It first served as the seat of the Spanish Municipal Government or “city council” The Cabildo had a big day in 1803 when it hosted the ceremonies for the Louisiana Purchase, a biggest real estate deal of the century.
It later became home to the Louisiana Supreme Court from 1868-1910. Then came time to reinvent the structure which was in disrepair by that time. The idea of a Louisiana State Museum was accepted and that catches up to the last 100 years. The building is now a museum that faces Jackson Square in the New Orleans French Quarter. The sunrise shot gives it a rather fresh look for this 210 year old building.
New Orleans French Quarter is not all tourist! There are residents living here as well!
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
Many think the French Quarter is just full of tourist and bars but there is much more to expore and view. This is a mistake not to vist these areas. As you get closer to Esplanade Avenue the Quarter becomes much more residential with home and condos. As you move towards North Rampart you also see this trend. Many, many people do not venture far enough to get a different view. Thus I will give you a few ! You can even find a place to park!!
Cornstocks in the French Quarter! Longing for Iowa an early owner gave the hand crafted iron fence as a gift to his wife!
Sunday, July 18th, 2010
Today diamonds may work to impress your wife but to the owner of this French Quarter HOme in 1834, it was a graceful iron cornstock fence. His wife was homesick for Iowa so his thought was to make her feel at home in New Orleans. The story never let us know if it worked but it did leave the French Quarter another historic landmark to talk about.
The 915 Royal Street home is now a hotel which leads to other stories as well. Notables from Elvis to Bill Clinton have stayed here over the years.
One other historical note is that Harriet Beecher Stowe stayed here and was inspired to write Uncle Tom’s Cabin after visiting the local slave market.
An other oddity is that this is not the only Cornstock fence in New Orleans. You have have to see this Garden District home to believe. That had to be one great fence salesmen for his day.
French Quarter Sun Rise, It’s too early to see anyone!
Saturday, July 17th, 2010
Its a early morning in the New Orleans French Quarter. The sun was coming up at 6:08 this day last week. Very peaceful scene and actually a lot cooler thant it would be later in the day. This is around Jackson Square where in several hours you will have a bustle of business and many more people.
French Quarter Homes ! Where is the yard? No Lawn?
Friday, June 18th, 2010
Creole Cottage in the residential neighborhood of the New Orleans French Quarter. It ain’t got no lawn……….. In the early days lawns were more of chore than anything else. Pastures and stables were nearby so no need for grass and weeds. Guess you can say this was before lawn mowers.
New Orleans Heat and Humidity! Get used to it as it will last 3 more months!
Saturday, June 12th, 2010
This recent photo shows very few people walking around the French Quarter at noon on Wednesday. Its time to stay inside and wait till it cools down. Majbe the afternoon showers will cool things down. Then its much like a sauna. Its one of those 90/90 days where its over 90 degrees and over 90% humidity. Keeps you looking young however or maybe you can just dream about it.
Your cruise ship is leaving New Orleans for a dream vacation!
Sunday, June 6th, 2010
New Orleans is a major port city but many forget that you can cruise to your dreams down the Mississippi River. The Mississippi is one of the main reasons New Orleans is where it is. This is the down river part of the crescent in “Crescent City”. The cruise ships dock by the Convention Center near the Greater New Orleans Bridge. On one side of the river is Algiers on the West Bank and the French Quarter and Warehouse District on the East Bank. The sun rises from the West Bank which is a little question for a geography quiz.
