An American Urban Anomaly: New Orleans

Haven't been to New Orleans in a while? Don't worry, we have you covered. Here's a brief photo tour of the urban core of one of the country's most beautiful cities.

<h1>Tremé</h1>

Located adjacent to Vieux Carré, Tremé emerged as a place for New Orleans’ free African-Americans during the late 18th century. By the end of the 19th century, it had become the home of a large red-light district known as Storyville. Adjacent to one of the city’s main railroad stations, the neighborhood became a noted attraction and a place where jazz florished.

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<h1>Warehouse District</h1>

The Warehouse District, originated as a 19th century industrial area catering to goods shipped through the Port of New Orleans. By the 1970s, the district had become an urban wasteland due to the containerization of the shipping industry. Given a facelife for the 1984 World’s Fair, the district has become an epicenter of the arts and is now known for its large collection of galleries, museums, hotels and lofts housed in its historic buildings.

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