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[NCB]

NCB: I don't think the Civic is in the Warehouse district. I think its CBD proper. The Warehouse District does not cross St. Chas. I could be mistaken.

You are correct, JPK, my mistake. The Civic is a couple of blocks over from Poydras; it's in the area where you start to get into the Warehouse District, but you're not there yet. Thanks for pointing that out!

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WRM, I love that stretch of Bourbon, and it's one that you don't hear about too often. I grew up on Orleans Street, which is the street that historically seperated the "party" Bourbon from the "neighborhood" Bourbon, though the clubs are really moving up to Saint Ann now. Point is, I spent alot of time on the "neighborhood" stretch of Bourbon, and have always tried to spread the word to friends, family, or tourists visiting the city to check it out. What's not suprising is that seemingly no one from outside the city, and even many from the city, have no idea that only about half of Bourbon Street is lined with clubs. BTW, when I was taking these photos, I took almost the exact route you mentioned; I walked down Royal all the way to Barracks St., walked a block over, and took Bourbon all the way back to Canal. An awesome walking route, to say the least!

Here are some photos from that section of Bourbon:

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New Orleans Musical Legends Park

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The Crescent City Connection spanning the Mississippi River in New Orleans:

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One Canal Place near the foot of Canal Street in downtown New Orleans:

[sgray]

This is apparently the Lake Forest project, however, I'm becoming increasingly wary of the validity of these Bid Clerk postings. The posting of the start of the Plaza Tower project in April, that didn't happen, for example.

[NCB]

Shops and restaurants along Decatur St. in the Quarter:

[sgray]

Practicing adding photos. I'll be in town this week. Will try to get something more relevent.

[NCB]

Looks like you've got the hang of it, sgray!

One of my favorite towers downtown, First Bank and Trust Tower:

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Royal Street:

[fla_tiger]

I came across this during a recent weekend in Houston.....

[JPKneworleans]

I came across this during a recent weekend in Houston.....

I like the slogan! It could be part of a campaign akin to the "What happins in Vegas stays in Vegas" campaign.

[NCB]

^Completely agree, JPK! I think it's an excellent slogan and would love to see that used in a similar way as Vegas used their "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas" slogan on a national level.

[NCB]

A few shots of the Bogue Falaya River flowing through Covington, LA, the seat of Saint Tammany Parish.

[UptownNewOrleans]

-Fallen tree in Magnolia Projects

Edited May 31, 2007 by UptownNewOrleans

[NCB]

Another view of New Orleans' CBD:

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The Vieux Carre:

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The historic Gallier Hall in downtown New Orleans, which served as New Orleans' city hall during the Civil War:

[ironchapman]

^^Beautiful work, NCB. Kind of reminds me of some shots I took of the Parthenon up in Nashville (haven't uploaded them on my computer though, but I'll show them to you sometime).

[NCB]

Thanks, IC!

Two shots of Carondelet Street in downtown New Orleans:

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Building facades lining Canal Street in downtown New Orleans, all dating back to the early 19th century:

[UptownNewOrleans]

-2336 Valence St (Freret intersection)

-2600-02 Jena St.

-RenalSouthLLC.

Note: I got these pics off Flickr. They were taken in N.O.'s dangerous 13th Ward, located in the heart of Uptown New Orleans. The ward is going through a bit of gentrification. Don't be fooled, the majority of 13th Ward is ghetto but if the development continues, the ward could possibly rival the Garden District in beauty and overall prosperity. Honestly, the area could really use it.

Edited June 21, 2007 by UptownNewOrleans

[richyb83]

Thanks for pics uptown, areas seen less here in the forums.

Hey Nate, I'll comment again on that pic, the architecture in New Orleans is ranked up there with the best IMO.

[UptownNewOrleans]

-N.O.'s most popular spot. Pre-Katrina, everybody and their mama went here (including myself). Post-Katrina, it remains closed and is up for sale

Edited June 25, 2007 by NCB

[nola]

Actually, the Camellia Grill reopened a few months ago in late April.