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"It's the most happening place in town!"
"Music, food, great architecture...who could ask for more?" "The Marigny feels like home."
Description
When Hurricane Katrina hit and subsequent flooding threatened all low-lying areas, the Marigny's fine old Creole cottages and shotguns were feared to be at risk. But fortunately, even those houses that received some flooding were built to last: their cypress construction and raised piers held firm, so they emerged remarkably unscathed. And since the neighborhood's home to some of the most creative and aesthetically savvy residents in the city, they wasted no time in getting the Marigny back and up for business. Today, if you want to go dance a tango, eat soul food at the Praline Connection, walk through Washington Park, and then go hear some cutting-edge jazz, look no further. The Faubourg Marigny has it all, and it's where you want to be!
History The Faubourg Marigny was founded by one of New Orleans' most colorful figures, Bernard Xavier Philippe de Marigny de Mandeville, who in 1806 divided his plantation into lots. The fact that he later died bankrupt may not have said much for his business sense, but he clearly knew a great location. During the early half of the 19th century, this neighborhood was home to the mixed race concubines and families of wealthy white Creoles who lived in the French Quarter, many of whose descendants remain in the city today. After the Civil War, the Faubourg was called "Little Saxony" because of the great number of Germans who settled there. In the early years of the 20th century, this area, as indeed its French Quarter neighbor, became a bohemian slum (Stella and Stanley Kowalski are described as living just off of Elysian Fields). But today the Marigny is one of the most desirable addresses in town. Whether you want to restore an older home or find one in move-in condition, the Marigny represents a great investment: one that will repay your love and care for it many times over.
Landmarks
Washington Square
Public Transportation New Orleans Regional Transit Authority
Schools: Colton Junior High School, Bishop Perry Middle school, St. Paul Lutheran School, NOCCA
City Council Representative
James Carter - District C City Hall Room 2W70
Police Districts New Orleans Police Department - Eight District (uptown of Elysian Fields;) & Fifth District
Demographics Some retirees, young to middle-aged couples and singles, gay and straight
Architecture Primarily one-story Creole cottages and shotguns, with some more recent houses, and some two story double-galleried structures.
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Residents of the Faubourg Marigny are very proud of their neighborhood...and who can blame them? Here in this small wedge of real estate located just downriver from the French Quarter, you'll find everything that makes New Orleans a uniquely wonderful place. The jazz clubs lining Frenchman Street are world-famous, and every night you can hear name acts jamming with the hippest stars of tomorrow. The Marigny is home to some of the city's trendiest restaurants, places where new chefs are constantly reinventing the city's cuisine. The neighborhood galleries and antique stories offer gems for every pocketbook, from museum-quality art to thrift-shop chic. And the area's eclectic mixture of late Georgian, Creole, and Greek Revival houses nestle closely together, forming a fascinating and varied cityscape.
