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  • Exchange Passage: The extraordinary French Quarter street you might not even know is there, Part 2

    Exchange Passage: The extraordinary French Quarter street you might not even know is there, Part 2

    In our most recent blog post, we began exploring the small, mysterious street in the French Quarter that—at various points in history—has gone by Exchange Place, Exchange Alley, and Exchange Passage. We mentioned how the tiny thoroughfare ran between two exchanges (which explains where the name came from). Exchanges were large, opulent hotels where travelers…

  • Exchange Passage: The extraordinary French Quarter street you might not even know is there, Part 1

    Exchange Passage: The extraordinary French Quarter street you might not even know is there, Part 1

    If you have taken the time to walk through the French Quarter, you might discover a very special alley, running from Canal Street down to Conti Street and sandwiched between Royal and Chartres.  This mysterious, easy-to-miss passageway has been called Exchange Place, Exchange Alley, and Exchange Passage. And it just so happens that this tiny…

  • Demourelles Island: The Story of New Orleans’ Little-Known Island on Bayou St. John

    Demourelles Island: The Story of New Orleans’ Little-Known Island on Bayou St. John

    You most definitely know about Bayou St. John. It’s one of New Orleans’ treasures, a sanctuary along which you can sit with friends for a drink, jog, or — if the season’s right — maybe even boil some crawfish. But did you know Bayou St. John is also home to an island, called Demourelles Island,…

  • Piazza d’Italia: A Hidden New Orleans Landmark

    Piazza d’Italia: A Hidden New Orleans Landmark

    As summer approaches, maybe you’re daydreaming about the Italian vacation you’ve always wanted: the vibrant culture, the people, and the charming piazzas to sit in as you eat your Italian food and sip on your Italian wine. But guess what? If it’s an Italian piazza you’re after, there’s no need to fly across an ocean.…

  • On the Straight and Narrow

    On the Straight and Narrow

    History of the Shotgun Home They line the streets like long narrow cracker boxes tipped on their sides, brightly colored, some with gingerbread trim others with well used front porches meant for gathering. The Southern charm of a shotgun home comes not only from its historical significance, but its transformation from affordable housing into a…