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Street-by-Street: Upper French Quarter

This is the heart of the French Quarter, containing a
striking and harmonious collection of buildings. The lively
Jackson Square initially served as a military parade ground,
or place d’armes, where troops were trained and drilled,
executions carried out, and public meetings held. The
Cathedral, Cabildo, and Presbytère face the square. It was
redesigned in 1848, when Baroness Pontalba built the two
elegant apartment buildings on the upriver and downriver
sides of the square. An impressive statue of General
Jackson was also unveiled in the center of the square,
where artists now display their work.
7 Père Antoine Alley and
St. Anthony’s Garden
This garden was a favorite local
dueling place in the 19th century.

Tennesee Williams
wrote A Streetcar
Named Desire in an
apartment at 632
St. Peter Street.

5 Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré
This theater, established in 1916, moved
to its current location in 1919. The
C H A R T R E S S T R E E T W I L K I N S O N S T
building is a replica of the original. TOULOUSE ST

The Omni Royal
Orleans hotel (see
p166) is constructed
on the site of the 1836
St. Louis Hotel.

D E C A T U R S T R E E T
Key
Suggested route

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w Napoleon House
The most beloved bar in the French
Quarter is devoted to Napoleon’s
memory. His portraits and other
memorabilia adorn the walls.

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