Thursday, May 08, 2008

Verna Court in the New Orleans Times Picayune

What a surprise to read an article in the Times Picayune on our old neighborhood, and featuring who else but Miss Irma! :)


A JAZZY LITTLE BLOCK OFF ESPLANADE
Saturday, May 03, 2008
By Stephanie Bruno
THE NEIGHBORHOOD: A sliver of Faubourg St. John (in the Esplanade Ridge Historic District) snuggled up to the Fair Grounds Racetrack and wedged between the cemeteries and Esplanade Avenue. This small enclave includes three short streets -- Verna, Marie and Leda -- all carved from the extensive grounds of the landmark Luling Mansion ... READ the entire Article on nola.com