French Quarter

Today, the French Quarter is a well known and a place to be in New Orleans. It all started in the 18th century when the French Quarter began to build itself up by the Spanish, who were in control of the city at the time. However, later on, in the 19th century, the French Quarter was very different from how we know it today. In the late 1800's the Quarter was in decline. It became a havent to immigrants from southern Italy and Ireland. In fact, it took on the name of "Irish Channel". The area continued to decline in the 1900's, even closing down a section of the Quarter due to prostitution in the surroundings areas. All in all, the French Quarter was not a place to be in the 19th century.

Facts

- Oldest neighborhood in New Orleans - Considered a National Historic Landmark- Land was purchased during the historic event of the Louisiana Purchase- 13 blocks long streching from the Mississippi River from Canal Street to Esplanade Avenue

Lasting Impact

Unlike the 1900's, the French Quarter is a popular and heavily visited area. It's famous for its music, food, culture, and people.

Citations

"FrenchQuarter.com: French Quarter History, Walking History Tours, Katrina, and Mississippi River." FrenchQuarter.com: French Quarter History, Walking History Tours, Katrina, and Mississippi River. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Mar. 2014."French Quarter." New Orleans. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Mar. 2014

French Quarter

1900's Status

Experience

Blues Jazz is most popular along the French Quarter

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