Archival Evaluation of Floodwall Alignments: New Orleans, Louisiana.
Abstract
This report identifies and evaluates significant structures formerly on the site of the proposed Floodwall for New Orleans, Louisiana between Louisiana Avenue and Jackson Avenue. Research to date has identified only four sawmills and the levee on the site prior to 1830. Between 1830 and 1860 the site blossomed with large and small homes occupied mainly by artisans and immigrants along with brick warehouses. The site was part of the City of Lafayette, a center of German settlement near the river. After the Civil War on the site continued to reflect the commercial base of the New Orleans economy. Residential use on the site generally declined after the Civil War. Towards the end of the 19th century several new companies located on the site. About 1908 the City of New Orleans acquired the site for the public belt railroad right of way and all buildings were cleared. The area's significance lis primarily in its reflection of the New orleans' economic base, and its function as a first clustering area for German immigrants. The lack of industrial growth and continued use in commerce rather than industry is a test of New Orleans' economic base, and its function asa first clustering area for German immigrants. The lack of industrial growth and continued use in commerce rather than industry is a test of New Orleans historic failure to develop a manufacturing base for its economy.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 22, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA121774
Entities
People
- Sally K. Reeves
- William D. Reeves