Deep South New Orleans is a photograph by Alexandra Till which was uploaded on November 22nd, 2013.
Title
Deep South New Orleans
Artist
Alexandra Till
Medium
Photograph - Photographs - Prints - Digital Images - Cards - Posters - Photo-calendars - Photo Art
Description
© Christine Till
The history of New Orleans in Louisiana is one of uninterrupted growth. In the 1850 census, New Orleans ranked as the 6th largest city in the United States, with a population reported as 168,675. It was the only city in the South with over 100,000 people. The city was the commercial heart of the Deep South. Over half of all the cotton grown in the entire United States passed through the port of New Orleans.
The history of New Orleans reads like a fantastic novel. The Big Easy is famous for its cuisine, music (particularly as the birthplace of jazz), and its annual celebrations and festivals, most notably Mardi Gras. The city is often referred to as the "most unique" in America. Over the years New Orleans has had a powerful influence on American and global culture. Literary giants from Tennessee Williams to William Faulkner have flocked to the city for inspiration.
New Orleans' food, music and cultural practices capture our imagination and our heart. Diversity, creativity and celebration are at the core of the New Orleans way of life. All are welcome - the more ingredients the more food for the senses.
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November 22nd, 2013