TK_Wharton
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Uptown, N.O. history, Saints, Geology
On Bluesky since September 5, 2023
On Bluesky since September 5, 2023
Map of property claims by Myra Clark Gaines, 1870. Her various court cases ran from 1834 to 1891 and included 17 appearances before the US Supreme Court. The whole story is richly bonkers and deserves a mini-series after they do one about Baroness Pontalba hnoc.org/publishing/f...
December 10, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Map of property claims by Myra Clark Gaines, 1870. Her various court cases ran from 1834 to 1891 and included 17 appearances before the US Supreme Court. The whole story is richly bonkers and deserves a mini-series after they do one about Baroness Pontalba hnoc.org/publishing/f...
Believe it or not; 1890s-1900s, Illinois Central RR ran down Louisiana Ave from the River to Claiborne and was part of the NO Public Belt before that was rerouted and extended along the River up to Audubon Park and Old Jefferson
December 9, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Believe it or not; 1890s-1900s, Illinois Central RR ran down Louisiana Ave from the River to Claiborne and was part of the NO Public Belt before that was rerouted and extended along the River up to Audubon Park and Old Jefferson
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
Speculative: possible area of raised ground resulting from Macarty 1816 Crevasse at Carrollton, shaded red. Overlain on pre-K LIDAR DEM
December 9, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Speculative: possible area of raised ground resulting from Macarty 1816 Crevasse at Carrollton, shaded red. Overlain on pre-K LIDAR DEM
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
Old photo shortly before widening project. Front annex to DeSoto Hotel will be demolished and a new narrower addition with portico entrance constructed
December 8, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Old photo shortly before widening project. Front annex to DeSoto Hotel will be demolished and a new narrower addition with portico entrance constructed
Correction: I think the entire original 401 Poydras (original Mothers) was demolished and the business took over the former 415 Tchoupitoulas building, but transferred the 401 Poydras address to the 415 Tchoup building; based on 1950 Sanborn
December 8, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Correction: I think the entire original 401 Poydras (original Mothers) was demolished and the business took over the former 415 Tchoupitoulas building, but transferred the 401 Poydras address to the 415 Tchoup building; based on 1950 Sanborn
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
There's a lot of boosterism displayed on this map published on the eve of the Civil War, particularly in the undeveloped lands north of Metairie Ridge. Note for example, the continuation of Esplanade and Canal out into the wild swamps of Jeff Parish
December 8, 2025 at 5:38 AM
There's a lot of boosterism displayed on this map published on the eve of the Civil War, particularly in the undeveloped lands north of Metairie Ridge. Note for example, the continuation of Esplanade and Canal out into the wild swamps of Jeff Parish
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)
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)
Erich Ponto (1884-1957); all the faces
December 6, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Erich Ponto (1884-1957); all the faces
December 6, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Philly Inquirer opinion behind paywall:
December 5, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Philly Inquirer opinion behind paywall:
The Broadside is a great venue
November 30, 2025 at 7:19 PM
The Broadside is a great venue
Old people ventured out to see Sally Baby's Silver Dollars at the Broadside (a great venue) plus awesome opening with Charlie & the Tropicales
November 30, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Old people ventured out to see Sally Baby's Silver Dollars at the Broadside (a great venue) plus awesome opening with Charlie & the Tropicales
The dark monochrome seems to clash with the cheery holiday decorations, but whatever
November 29, 2025 at 8:28 PM
The dark monochrome seems to clash with the cheery holiday decorations, but whatever