In today’s episode, we explore New Orleans through the lens of architecture and time.

Leading our expedition is Katrina Horning, founder of New Orleans Architecture Tours (nolatours.com). We'll explore Faubourg Marigny and the French Quarter, then head uptown to the Garden District and beyond.

At the same time, we'll hop in the wayback machine and travel from the earliest days of New Orleans, through the French and Spanish periods. We'll see the impact of the new Americans after the Louisiana Purchase, and learn about the Haitian refugees and their contributions to New Orleans architecture.

All this and more on today's episode of Beyond Bourbon Street!

Resources

For information about Katrina's tours, be sure to check out New Orleans Architecture Tours (nolatours.com). While you're there, take a look at the blog page and read the entry about the De La Torre house!

If you want to see beautiful images of New Orleans architecture, be sure to follow both me (@beyondbourbonst) and Katrina (@nolaarchitecturetours) on Instagram.

Sponsor: The Old 77 Hotel and Chandlery

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You'll love the location, the rooms, and the food, but the details and the service are what you'll fall in love with!

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You'll also get a bit of lagniappe, a little something extra. In this case, you'll receive a $10 credit to be used at Tout La in the hotel lobby - your stop for coffee and a quick bite to eat as you head out to explore New Orleans.

Lagniappe, part II - email a copy of your reservation to [email protected] and I'll send you my pdf guide of what to eat, see and do in the Warehouse District.

 

Thank You

Thanks to Katrina for joining me on this episode. Be sure to let her know you listened to 'her' episode on the Beyond Bourbon Street podcast!

A special thanks to Shirley at the Henry Howard Hotel for allowing us to record on their shaded patio. We also really enjoyed the private tour afterwards! If you are looking for a boutique hotel in the Garden District, check 'em out.

 

Want to Make Your Trip to New Orleans the Best Ever?

Of course you do!

If you’re planning a trip to New Orleans and want to cut through all the research we’re here to help. We offer a personalized travel consult. Here’s how it works:

You complete a brief questionnaire to help us get to know you and the experience you want to have in New Orleans. Next, we set up a 20-30 minute phone or video call. During the call, we get to know you a little better. We can clarify any questions and bounce a few ideas off of you to make sure we ‘re on the right track.

Finally, we prepare and deliver a pdf document with our recommendations for your trip. Depending on your needs the report will contain specific places to stay, eat and drink. It will also offer suggestions on things to do and see, all based on your budget and interests.

Sound good? Just go to beyondbourbonst.com/travel for all the details and a link to order the service.

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Thanks for listening!

Mark