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"Neighbors, great architecture, safety. Algiers is New Orleans best-kept secret." "It feels like you're living in a small town, five minutes away from a big city."
Description  Algiers Point really is New Orleans' best kept secret. A small gem-like community set at the point where the Mississippi River bends sharply opposite the French Quarter, Algiers Point feels like a small river town, while it faces the whole panorama of New Orleans from its 18th century cathedral to the skyscrapers of today. Algiers has beautiful, intact Creole cottages, and gorgeous double-shotguns painted every color of the rainbow. And the sparkling ferry terminal and nearby Mississippi River Bridge offers commuters a quick ride into the city, whether they're going for work or for play.Some of Algiers Point's homes suffered wind damage due to Katrina, but since the West Bank was spared any flooding, Algiers is back and brighter than ever. In fact, this is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in New Orleans, where residents can find safety and convenience, as well as beauty and charm literally at their front doors. Whether you savor a long walk on the levee or enjoy visiting the fanciful floats stored at Blain Kern's Mardi Gras World, Algiers will never fail to beguile and surprise you. And you'll say what so many Algiers residents have said before, "When you live in the Point, you have it all!"
History The first sketch of the town site drawn in 1719 by M. de Serigay shows powder magazines at Bounty and Morgan Streets. The area, which was then the Duverje Plantation, was subdivided into lots in 1842, which established the present plan for the town. Rapid growth followed, as New Orleans residents discovered the enviable high ground and breezes available to them just across the river. In 1895 a fire destroyed much of the upper section of Algiers, so most of the buildings now in this area date from the late 19th and early 20th century. Many houses have been restored, and many more are ripe for restoration.
Landmarks Old Algiers Courthouse Ferry Terminal Louis Armstrong statue Mardi Gras World Seven Sisters Voodoo Shop Public Transportation Ferry service between Canal Street and Algiers Point, free crossing to Algiers and $1 per car coming back. New Orleans Regional Transit Authority
Schools Behrman Elementary, Holy Name of Mary and L. B. Landry High
City Council Representative James Carter - District C City Hall Room 2W70 1300 Perdido Street New Orleans, LA 70112 Telephone: 504-658-1030 Fax: 504-504-658-1037 E-Mail: JCarter@cityofno.com
Police District New Orleans Police Department - 4th District Demographics Various. Some families have lived here for generations, while there are many newer residents, both single and couples. An increasing number of young families. The population is racially mixed.
Architecture  Most houses date from 1895 or later, due to the great fire. There are many Victorian double shotguns, some Creole cottages and bungalow style homes. The feeling is of a 19th century village full of corner grocery stores, churches and parks.
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