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9781589803947
Many people know the world-renowned New Orleans French Quarter as a great tourist attraction, but its roots as a community go back to the very inception of the city. This historic district gave birth to many of our country's firsts--the first movie theater, the first apartment buildings, and the first department store. This book takes you back to the very beginning and traces the people, architecture, and traditions that make this real estate some of the most interesting and valuable in the world. Gaspar J. ("Buddy") Stall is a dynamic speaker who also happens to be a history buff. Adept at writing and speaking before large audiences, Stall has authored numerous historical articles and been a contributing writer to many publications. He also wrote Buddy Stall's New Orleans and Buddy Stall's Louisiana Potpourri, both published by Pelican.Stall, Gaspar J. is the author of 'Buddy Stall's French Quarter Montage', published 2006 under ISBN 9781589803947 and ISBN 1589803949.
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