TK_Wharton
@tkw.bsky.social
Uptown, N.O. history, Saints, Geology
On Bluesky since September 5, 2023
On Bluesky since September 5, 2023
Frances Benjamin Johnston. I'm renting a furnished room here when I go back; 910 Orleans. At present, this old building has undergone terrible renovations
December 9, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Frances Benjamin Johnston. I'm renting a furnished room here when I go back; 910 Orleans. At present, this old building has undergone terrible renovations
I'll prolly get this wrong, but the 2nd version of the original Orleans Ballroom (famous for subscription balls and alleged "Quadroon Balls"), first burnt down in 1816, used in later years by the catlicks, then partially demolished (thanks, Ricca) to be incorporated into the Bourbon Orleans Hotel
December 9, 2025 at 4:53 AM
I'll prolly get this wrong, but the 2nd version of the original Orleans Ballroom (famous for subscription balls and alleged "Quadroon Balls"), first burnt down in 1816, used in later years by the catlicks, then partially demolished (thanks, Ricca) to be incorporated into the Bourbon Orleans Hotel
N.O. service wings with goats. Genthe, 1920s
December 9, 2025 at 4:43 AM
N.O. service wings with goats. Genthe, 1920s
Part of the Ogden 1829 map showing the developed area of New Orleans in red shading
December 8, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Part of the Ogden 1829 map showing the developed area of New Orleans in red shading
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Every legal story now is either
Ancient Circuit Judge Delivers Crystal Clear 100 Page Rebuke To Trumpist Overreach
or
In Unsigned Shadow Docket Decision, 6-3 Majority Declares Trump Can Hunt People For Sport
Ancient Circuit Judge Delivers Crystal Clear 100 Page Rebuke To Trumpist Overreach
or
In Unsigned Shadow Docket Decision, 6-3 Majority Declares Trump Can Hunt People For Sport
October 3, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Every legal story now is either
Ancient Circuit Judge Delivers Crystal Clear 100 Page Rebuke To Trumpist Overreach
or
In Unsigned Shadow Docket Decision, 6-3 Majority Declares Trump Can Hunt People For Sport
Ancient Circuit Judge Delivers Crystal Clear 100 Page Rebuke To Trumpist Overreach
or
In Unsigned Shadow Docket Decision, 6-3 Majority Declares Trump Can Hunt People For Sport
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Team Oligarch Suits Up to Torpedo Netflix/WBD Merger
Simply extraordinary stuff coming out this morning about the battle over what...
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December 8, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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American Gestapo
ICE arrested nearly 75,000 people with no criminal record during first nine months of Trump’s presidency, records show
ICE has arrested nearly 75,000 people with no criminal record under Trump: records
The data shows how arrests haven’t always matched with administration’s vow to go after the worst of the worst and violent criminals
www.the-independent.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:26 PM
American Gestapo
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Anyone want some stained glass panels in unknown condition?
December 8, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Anyone want some stained glass panels in unknown condition?
Original Mother's early 1965, before widening of Poydras. "World's Best Baked Ham" sign and business was moved back as the front half of the building was demolished later in the year. That's why the facade of the building looks wrong today. Note WTC under construction
December 8, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Original Mother's early 1965, before widening of Poydras. "World's Best Baked Ham" sign and business was moved back as the front half of the building was demolished later in the year. That's why the facade of the building looks wrong today. Note WTC under construction
Boesch 1934 map excerpt showing filled areas at the Lakefront. Only Lake Vista ready for development, otherwise a significant Federal presence
December 8, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Boesch 1934 map excerpt showing filled areas at the Lakefront. Only Lake Vista ready for development, otherwise a significant Federal presence
Less often reproduced N.O. map, Gardner, 1861, after 1852 annexation of 10th and 11th wards uptown (Lafayette)
December 8, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Less often reproduced N.O. map, Gardner, 1861, after 1852 annexation of 10th and 11th wards uptown (Lafayette)
Not a huge fan of Galloway, but this is a frank interview of Anne Applebaum regarding what's become of American "diplomacy" under the present regime. Good frame to understand Witkoff/Kushner/Dimitriev travesty www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAn3...
December 7, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Not a huge fan of Galloway, but this is a frank interview of Anne Applebaum regarding what's become of American "diplomacy" under the present regime. Good frame to understand Witkoff/Kushner/Dimitriev travesty www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAn3...
Done! Thanks, TK
My friend is being booted out of her childhood home. Help her out if you can, and please reskeet.
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Donate to Help Franklin and Me Find a New Home, organized by Megan Braden-Perry
I've done a lot of scary things in my life, but creating this GoFundMe is the … Megan Braden-Perry needs your support for Help Franklin and Me Find a New Home
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December 7, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Done! Thanks, TK
Paved roads in red, 1918. Irish Channel, Carrollton, and Backatown mainly unpaved (note many of the streets shown by the lake and back of town were still notional (e.g. upper part of City Park was never carved up)
December 7, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Paved roads in red, 1918. Irish Channel, Carrollton, and Backatown mainly unpaved (note many of the streets shown by the lake and back of town were still notional (e.g. upper part of City Park was never carved up)
OK, I was ready to draft Mendoza, but now he's doing this bizarre emotional interview, so I don't know
December 7, 2025 at 4:28 AM
OK, I was ready to draft Mendoza, but now he's doing this bizarre emotional interview, so I don't know
Back in the aftermath of the Federal Flood, I did a lot of driving between H-Town and the Croissant City. Always thought I would use the I-10 exits as names for characters in my upcoming southern gothic novel
December 6, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Back in the aftermath of the Federal Flood, I did a lot of driving between H-Town and the Croissant City. Always thought I would use the I-10 exits as names for characters in my upcoming southern gothic novel
Most recent (I think) N.O. bike lanes, etc nola.gov/nola/media/t...
nola.gov
December 6, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Most recent (I think) N.O. bike lanes, etc nola.gov/nola/media/t...
December 6, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Philly Inquirer opinion behind paywall:
December 5, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Philly Inquirer opinion behind paywall:
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Aftyn Behn is going to fall a little short here but the shift from 2024 in today's election in central Tennessee is looking like ~15 or so points to the left.
The big surprise to me is total turnout, specials normally are very low turnout but this may have more voters than the '22 midterm in TN-07
The big surprise to me is total turnout, specials normally are very low turnout but this may have more voters than the '22 midterm in TN-07
December 3, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Aftyn Behn is going to fall a little short here but the shift from 2024 in today's election in central Tennessee is looking like ~15 or so points to the left.
The big surprise to me is total turnout, specials normally are very low turnout but this may have more voters than the '22 midterm in TN-07
The big surprise to me is total turnout, specials normally are very low turnout but this may have more voters than the '22 midterm in TN-07
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New Yorkers are riding illegal vehicles marketed as e-bikes with little to no-consequences, and it's a safety problem.
The 'Problem' With E-Bikes? The Super Fast Illegal Ones - Streetsblog New York City
New Yorkers are riding illegal vehicles marketed as e-bikes with little to no-consequences, and it's a safety problem.
buff.ly
November 28, 2025 at 5:13 PM
New Yorkers are riding illegal vehicles marketed as e-bikes with little to no-consequences, and it's a safety problem.
Well, I guess this is the best solution available; about time www.nola.com/news/busines...
One of New Orleans' most selective public schools plans to redevelop this historic property
The building and its stately architecture have long been in disrepair, angering neighbors. A new plan will see it redeveloped into a learning and training facility for special education.
www.nola.com
December 2, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Well, I guess this is the best solution available; about time www.nola.com/news/busines...