The weather has been awesome lately so I took the 2smoker out for a little ride to the French Quarter. I had planned to hit a few more "attractions" but time ran short and the Quarter started to fill up with the lunch crowds. But here's the ride report...
First stop In the Quarter, The Cornstalk Fence (and Hotel).
The house dates back to the early 1800's, but the famous fence was commisioned in 1856 by Dr. Joseph Secondo Biamenti. It's said that he brought his young bride to live here, far from her native Iowa. To soften some of her loneliness for the waving fields of corn back home, he had this replica made in iron so that from her front gallery she could forever see something of her childhood home.
Next up, Jean Laffites Blacksmith Shop (Bar)...
Built in the mid 1720's it's one of the oldest buildings being used as a bar. The building is in the old French Provincial style used in French Louisiana. The building escaped two great fires in the early 1800's due to it's slate roofing. It's also constructed with "barge boards" for framing. As goods were floated downriver for the construction of New Orleans, they would disassemble the wooden barges and use the lumber for construction. It's believed that the Pirate Jean Laffite used this building as a base of operations for his smuggling and war efforts.
Next up, The Famous Door...
Established in the 1930's, The Famous Door is THE place to go to hear good music in New Orleans. They have live bands 7 nights a week.
While both Jean Laffites and The Famous Door are on Bourbon St., Bourbon is probably best known for it's open container laws (you can walk around the streets with a beer), and... the Strip Clubs.
Flynts Barely Legal...
and Babes Cabaret (just to name/show a few)...
I also spotted this on Bourbon St. and couldn't help but laugh...
Next up is the French Market...
Built in 1790, it began as a Native American trading post on the banks of the Mississippi River. It's now Americas oldest public market.
Across the street from the French Market is what used to be Storyville, New Orleans' Red Light District...
Storyville operated from 1895 to 1917. It was deemed as a "bad influence" by both the Army and Navy when four soldiers were killed in the district around the beginning of WWI and subsequently shut down.
Next up, Cafe du Monde...
Established in 1862, it's a landmark in New Orleans (yes, that's the line of people waiting to get in). Best known for Cafe au Lait (coffee with milk) and Beignets (pronounced Ben-yay. it's a french pastry much like a donut, but square, and covered in powdered sugar). I had to get a pic of this famous Cafe with my less than famous Cafe
And lastly, a quick stop through St. Patricks Cemetary #1...
I've posted cemetary pics before, but for those that don't know, cemetaries in New Orleans are above ground. Largely because the water table is so high you can't dig more than a few feet without the hole filling with water. Mostly above ground tombs and small mausoleums, they're know as "Cities of the Dead".
First stop In the Quarter, The Cornstalk Fence (and Hotel).
The house dates back to the early 1800's, but the famous fence was commisioned in 1856 by Dr. Joseph Secondo Biamenti. It's said that he brought his young bride to live here, far from her native Iowa. To soften some of her loneliness for the waving fields of corn back home, he had this replica made in iron so that from her front gallery she could forever see something of her childhood home.
Next up, Jean Laffites Blacksmith Shop (Bar)...
Built in the mid 1720's it's one of the oldest buildings being used as a bar. The building is in the old French Provincial style used in French Louisiana. The building escaped two great fires in the early 1800's due to it's slate roofing. It's also constructed with "barge boards" for framing. As goods were floated downriver for the construction of New Orleans, they would disassemble the wooden barges and use the lumber for construction. It's believed that the Pirate Jean Laffite used this building as a base of operations for his smuggling and war efforts.
Next up, The Famous Door...
Established in the 1930's, The Famous Door is THE place to go to hear good music in New Orleans. They have live bands 7 nights a week.
While both Jean Laffites and The Famous Door are on Bourbon St., Bourbon is probably best known for it's open container laws (you can walk around the streets with a beer), and... the Strip Clubs.
Flynts Barely Legal...
and Babes Cabaret (just to name/show a few)...
I also spotted this on Bourbon St. and couldn't help but laugh...
Next up is the French Market...
Built in 1790, it began as a Native American trading post on the banks of the Mississippi River. It's now Americas oldest public market.
Across the street from the French Market is what used to be Storyville, New Orleans' Red Light District...
Storyville operated from 1895 to 1917. It was deemed as a "bad influence" by both the Army and Navy when four soldiers were killed in the district around the beginning of WWI and subsequently shut down.
Next up, Cafe du Monde...
Established in 1862, it's a landmark in New Orleans (yes, that's the line of people waiting to get in). Best known for Cafe au Lait (coffee with milk) and Beignets (pronounced Ben-yay. it's a french pastry much like a donut, but square, and covered in powdered sugar). I had to get a pic of this famous Cafe with my less than famous Cafe
And lastly, a quick stop through St. Patricks Cemetary #1...
I've posted cemetary pics before, but for those that don't know, cemetaries in New Orleans are above ground. Largely because the water table is so high you can't dig more than a few feet without the hole filling with water. Mostly above ground tombs and small mausoleums, they're know as "Cities of the Dead".
