Historic Louisiana
An illustrated history of Louisiana, paired with the histories of companies, families and organizations that make the state great.
An illustrated history of Louisiana, paired with the histories of companies, families and organizations that make the state great.
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Right: The Second Municipality of New<br />
Orleans (now the American business<br />
district) decided to construct a city hall for<br />
its own use. Designed by James Gallier and<br />
completed in 1849, the city hall asserts the<br />
values of a Greek temple. It is rectangular,<br />
with the narrow side facing the street. The<br />
columns on the front of the building evoke<br />
the majesty of the forest.<br />
COURTESY OF THE LOUISIANA OFFICE OF TOURISM.<br />
Below: This negro wood sawyer cut firewood<br />
and trees in New Orleans.<br />
COURTESY OF THE LOUISIANA STATE MUSEUM.<br />
HISTORIC LOUISIANA<br />
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