No, I haven't gone to New Orleans! But, the French influence is still here as seen on this commercial building. It stands just across Water Avenue from the St. James Hotel and other historic Water Avenue buildings. The district is considered one of the finest surviving examples of a 19th Century riverfront street. The buildings date from 1830 to 1900, and some of them were used by cotton merchants. In recent months, the old facade of one building collapsed, and another building was damaged by high winds. This one, thank goodness, seems to be holding up. 
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Water Avenue Historic District
No, I haven't gone to New Orleans! But, the French influence is still here as seen on this commercial building. It stands just across Water Avenue from the St. James Hotel and other historic Water Avenue buildings. The district is considered one of the finest surviving examples of a 19th Century riverfront street. The buildings date from 1830 to 1900, and some of them were used by cotton merchants. In recent months, the old facade of one building collapsed, and another building was damaged by high winds. This one, thank goodness, seems to be holding up. 
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4 comments:
Oh, yes, this is a beauty and it certainly does remind me of New Orleans. Have you seen the recent post there--wonderful, too.
This is a bright hotel and reflects that period when Cotton was King and architecture was elegant.
Everything about this building appeals to me.
What a great photo of a likewise beautiful building!
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