What are the most interesting books on new orleans history. Streetcars in new orleans have been an integral part of the citys public transportation network since the first half of the 19th century. Rta streetcars new orleans 2020 all you need to know. Popular new orleans history books goodreads share book. It was owned john mason, a wealthy banker, and built by john stephenson, an irishman. He tells us the history of the lines with technical information and.
Below is an album of pictures of new orleans streetcars and interurban operations in the area of the city. List of books and articles about new orleans history online. This extensively illustrated, 240page volume documents the long and colorful history of streetcar transportation in the city of new orleans. The new orleans traction company contracted the engineering firm ford, bacon, and davis fbd, to evaluate the street rail system in new orleans in 1893. This made the new orleans thoroughfare the transit hub of the city that it still is to this day. Charles streetcar line is a historic streetcar line in new orleans, louisiana. The book contains many old photographs and route maps. I oppose the suggested merge of streetcars in new orleans into new orleans regional transit authority proposed by 72. Stephensons new york company would become the largest and most famous builder of horsedrawn streetcars. And while the film adaptation was shot almost entirely on hollywood soundstages, it nonetheless was key in giving many viewers an idea of new orleans ambiance. The streetcar system is cheap and easy to navigate. Stop by the walgreens drug store, 900 canal street, on friday, december th, and buy my books. James salliss brilliant six book lew griffin series is set in new orleans mostly but its less the city and more the.
New orleans became the second american city to offer streetcars in 1835. New orleans streetcars how to ride the trolley free tours by foot. New orleans is infamous for its spooky past, filled with tales of voodoo, vampires, ghosts, and witches. This extensively illustrated, 240page volume documents the long and colorful history of. It contains details on each individual line, including routes, types of cars and more. The new orleans streetcars have the distinction as one of the first passenger railroads in the united states and one of the oldest continuously operating street railway in the entire world. Hennick 1975, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Jul 20, 2016 the streetcars of new orleans by louis c. Emerging from beneath its trademark greenandwhite awning, you glance across the street at lafayette cemetery no. The voodoo queen by robert tallant, abandoned places. See more ideas about new orleans, new orleans louisiana and new orleans history. Streetcars in new orleans have been an integral part of the citys public transportation network.
Nola history guy podcast 05april2020 two segments on nola history guy podcast 05april2020, our pick of the week from, and the start. Travel in the charming streetcars, not trolleys, of new orleans. As streetcars glide underneath grand live oaks and past stately mansions, they offer up relaxing views of the beauty, charm, and history of new orleans. Streetcars archives edward branley the nola history guy. This book provides a photographic essay of the new orleans streetcar system including the new loyola streetcar line that opened in 20 and is part of new orleans fabulous streetcars. The obelisk known as the liberty monument stood at canal and front streets in a small, ovalshaped green space. The line ends at city park avenue at the historic cemeteries or cities of the dead. The streetcars of new orleans, 1964 present by earl e. The history of streetcars can be traced all of the way back to 1826 when gilbert vanderwerkens horsepowered omnibus service launched in newark, new jersey. Portlands extensive streetcar system connected its people with the stores, schools and businesses that offered employment. We loved checking out all the cool old homes, and this book details the history of each neighborhood based on the architectual design of the homes shotgun homes in uptown vs ranch style homes in lakeview. After 40 years of new orleans service on lines including desire, napoleon, canal, and st. The streetcars of new orleans by louis hennick, paperback. Charles, both cars, along with dozens of others, are declared surplus by nopsi when the canal street line closes.
Nola history guy podcast 05april2020 presents the first of a fourpart series on the riverfront streetcar line. Four distinct lines, each originating downtown, will take you through the french quarter and beyond to places you might not otherwise get to see. My octogenarian parents thoroughly enjoyed this book. Our streetcars new orleans regional transit authority. This is the definitive history of the streetcar in new orleans. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. New links, a partnership between the new orleans regional planning commission, rta, and jefferson transit, is helping shape the future of transit in the region. There are currently five operating streetcar lines in new orleans. By 1900, the citys streetcars were electrified, and new orleans jazz was born in its clubs and dance halls. For the next six decades animals were the preferred, and for all essential purposes, only form of propulsion available. In new orleans, trolleys are called streetcars, and their image is iconic to the crescent city. Bus and streetcar travel in new orleans of louisiana. Much of the fame of the new orleans streetcar comes from its association with the tennessee williams play, a streetcar named desire. For more than thirty years, the historic new orleans collection has been publishing books about the city and the gulf south as part of our mission to promote the study and preservation of our regions history and culture.
Theres nothing more new orleans than a discussion on social media about which store your momma liked better, holmeses or maison blanche. Harper charlton this comprehensive book starts at the beginning and culminates with the closure of the canal st. Especially of interest to this native uptowner were the route maps and history of the uptown routes and. Streetcars are a charming and convenient way to experience the many areas of new orleans. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study.
New orleans is fortunate to have this new book to complement the historical record of its unique and. Within new orleans, the regional transit authority rta operates a public bus and streetcar not trolley system with interconnecting lines throughout the city. Most of these are not available elsewhere, as far as i know. We thought about adding a discussion or quote section in nola history guy podcast 05april2020, but it can get ugly. His book clearly illustrates his love and passion for the new orleans streetcars. In addition to providing a decade by decade discussion of the streetcars, the book also delves into collecting streetcar memorabilia such as transfers, tokens, and postcards. Streetcars in new orleans have a long history dating back some 150 years before the creation of the no rta. The 2april entry at new orleans past shows two ads from the timespicayune. They are presented for your viewing pleasure, grouped primarily by streetcar line or location. Almost half of the 73 streetcars in this class still operate in new orleans today. It would really be of interest only to new orleanians as it is filled with arcane data only a native would understand. The book itself is about 40 years old and a little musty. This reprint of a 1965 volume, written by the two leading authorities on the subject, represents the complete work on the subject of new orleans traction and urban railways. When riders board these historic vehicles, they are boarding a piece of movable new orleans history.
He tells us the history of the lines with technical information and personal stories, and he has included wonderful pictures, which bring the historic new orleans streetcars. National world war ii museum and mardi gras world are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit canal street and cafe du monde. While streetcars in new orleans date back to the 1830s, it was the 1860s when they truly became a part of new orleans, because they came to canal street. The definitive history of new orleans streetcars is found in louis hennick and harper. Many amusement parks were built at the end of the streetcar routes to encourage rider ship. Rta streetcars new orleans all you need to know before. The streetcars also provided a means of access to portlands parks and amusements. Jun 19, 2014 its success contributed to the restoration of streetcars on canal street in 2004. Charles avenue streetcar, is the oldest continuously operating street railway system in the world, according to the american society of mechanical engineers. He is the author of the book titled the streetcars of new orleans. The longest of new orleans streetcar lines, the st.
Especially of interest to this native uptowner were the route maps and history of the uptown routes and photos of the old streetcars and streetcar barns. Due to the hard rock hotel collapse, central transit hub operations have moved to duncan plaza at 343 loyola ave. Jump aboard a new orleans streetcar for a fun way to be transported around new orleans. Jan 31, 2019 the first streetcar began service in 1832 and ran along bowery street in new york. Charles avenue line, is the oldest continuously operating street railway system in the world. Author of five books on the history of new orleans, edward branley is a graduate of brother martin high school and the university of new. Located in new orleans, historic streetcar inn is in the historical district and near a train station. Apr 15, 20 canal street was the economic hub of new orleans for generations. Back then it was a passenger railway between new orleans and a distant suburb and resort. Charles avenue line, the riverfront line, the canal stree. Today, the streetcars are operated by the new orleans regional transit authority. During this walking tour, save time with a guide who knows the quickest routes around the big easy and brings the folklore and history of the city to life, all during the creepiest time of daythe night.
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