Bywater - Garden District, New Orleans, May 22 - 30, 2005
New Orleans in May 2005: historic homes, cemeteries & street scenes showcasing unique architecture & culture before Hurricane Katrina – described by AI
An old construction site north from North Peters Street in Bywater. New Orleans, Louisiana, May 22, 2005.
Lombard House (1826) at North Peters Street in Bywater. New Orleans, Louisiana, May 22, 2005.
A house in area of Chartres Street in Bywater. New Orleans, Louisiana, May 22, 2005.
A doorway in area of Chartres Street in Bywater. New Orleans, Louisiana, May 22, 2005.
Conery - Byrnes house at 1307 - 1305 Saint Andrew Street in Lower Garden District at evening. New Orleans, Louisiana, May 28, 2005.
A house near east end of Camp Street in Lower Garden District at evening. New Orleans, Louisiana, May 28, 2005.
Houses at Fourth Street near Camp Street in Garden District. New Orleans, Louisiana, May 28, 2005.
Uptown Swingers parade queen(?), view from a corner of Loyola and Cadiz Street. New Orleans, Louisiana, May 29, 2005.
Uptown Swingers brass band, view from a corner of Loyola and Cadiz Street. New Orleans, Louisiana, May 29, 2005.
Uptown Swingers parade, view from a corner of Loyola and Cadiz Street. New Orleans, Louisiana, May 29, 2005.
The Castles House (1896) at 6000 Saint Charles Avenue, a corner of State Street at evening. New Orleans, Louisiana, May 29, 2005.
Joseph Vacarro House (1909) at 5010 Saint Charles Avenue, a corner of Robert Street at evening. New Orleans, Louisiana, May 29, 2005.
A junkyard corner at west entrance of Saint Louis Cemetery No. 1. New Orleans, Louisiana, May 30, 2005.
Tombs of Saint Louis Cemetery No. 1, at rain. New Orleans, Louisiana, May 30, 2005.
Saint Louis Cemetery No. 2. New Orleans, Louisiana, May 30, 2005.
Tombscape of Saint Louis Cemetery No. 2. New Orleans, Louisiana, May 30, 2005.
Group of tombs in Saint Louis Cemetery No. 2. New Orleans, Louisiana, May 30, 2005.
Old tombs in Saint Louis Cemetery No. 2. New Orleans, Louisiana, May 30, 2005.
Row of tombs in Saint Louis Cemetery No. 2. New Orleans, Louisiana, May 30, 2005.
Broken plaster of a tomb in Saint Louis Cemetery No. 2. New Orleans, Louisiana, May 30, 2005.
Tombs of Saint Louis Cemetery No. 2, with cityscape in background. New Orleans, Louisiana, May 30, 2005.
Crumbling tombs of Saint Louis Cemetery No. 2. New Orleans, Louisiana, May 30, 2005.
Dauphine(?) Street near Canal Street. New Orleans, Louisiana, May 30, 2005.
Colonel Short's Villa, with cornstalk fence, at 1448 Fourth Street in Garden District. New Orleans, Louisiana, May 30, 2005
A double gallery house (Daniel Byerly - E. F. del Bondio) and Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church at a corner of Josephine and Prytania streets (One Gordon Plaza) at evening. New Orleans, Louisiana, May 30, 2005
3711 Saint Charles Avenue, a corner with Amelia Street (John R. Rouse - Harp - Mitchell - Kirkpatrick House). New Orleans, Louisiana, May 30, 2005
This photo album captures the essence of New Orleans in May 2005, just months before Hurricane Katrina struck the city. The 26 images showcase a mix of historic homes, cemeteries, and street scenes in the Bywater, Garden District, and Lower Garden District neighborhoods. From grand antebellum mansions to crumbling tombs in Saint Louis Cemetery No. 2, the photos reveal the city's unique blend of architectural styles, cultural heritage, and natural beauty. The album also includes glimpses of everyday life, such as a parade and people going about their daily business, highlighting the resilience and vibrancy of New Orleans and its residents. Overall, the photo album presents a poignant and nostalgic portrait of a city on the brink of disaster, frozen in time just before the devastating hurricane that would change it forever. – AI summary
Bywater - Garden District, Nouvelle-Orléans, du 22 au 30 mai 2005. Cet album de photos capture l'essence de la Nouvelle-Orléans en mai 2005, quelques mois avant que l'ouragan Katrina ne frappe la ville. Les 26 images présentent un mélange de maisons historiques, cimetières et scènes de rue dans les quartiers Bywater, Garden District et Lower Garden District. Des vastes manoirs d'avant-guerre aux tombes en ruine du cimetière Saint Louis No. 2, les photos révèlent le mélange unique de styles architecturaux, patrimoine culturel et beauté naturelle de la ville. L'album comprend également des aperçus de la vie quotidienne, comme un défilé et des personnes menant leurs affaires quotidiennes, soulignant la résilience et la vitalité de la Nouvelle-Orléans et de ses habitants. Globalement, l'album photo présente un portrait poignant et nostalgique d'une ville au bord du désastre, figée dans le temps juste avant l'ouragan dévastateur qui allait tout changer pour toujours – French translation
Байватер - Район Садов, Новый Орлеан, с 22 по 30 мая 2005 года. Этот фотоальбом запечатлел сущность Нового Орлеана в мае 2005 года, всего за несколько месяцев до урагана Катрина, обрушившегося на город. 26 снимков демонстрируют сочетание исторических домов, кладбищ и уличных сцен в районах Байватер, Район Садов и Нижний Район Садов. От великолепных особняков до разрушительных гробниц во Втором Сент-Луисском кладбище, фотографии демонстрируют уникальное сочетание архитектурных стилей, культурного наследия и природной красоты города. Альбом также включает в себя зарисовки повседневной жизни, такие как парады и люди, занимающиеся своими делами, подчеркивая устойчивость и яркость Нового Орлеана и его жителей. В целом, фотоальбом представляет собой трогательный и ностальгический портрет города на грани катастрофы, застывший во времени перед разрушительным ураганом, который изменил его навсегда – Russian translation
