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From the Director: We Must Invest in the French Quarter to Keep the Momentum Going for New Orleans

March 10, 2025

In a guest column for NOLA.com | “The Times Picayune,” HNOC President & CEO Daniel Hammer advocates for continued investment in the French Quarter in the wake of Super Bowl LIX.

A headshot of Daniel Hammer, President and CEO of the Historic New Orleans Collection. The museum's courtyard can be seen in the background.
NOLA.com / The Times Picyaune

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A post-segregation sibling to the Green Book, this directory compiled information on Black-owned businesses across the country.

A black conductors hat with a glossy visor and metallic band. It features a round badge with RAPID TRANSIT and BIG FOUR on the front, along with the number 1015 on a rectangular plaque below. The background is a neutral gray.

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A cap from the Marie Finhold Streetcar Collection anchors an in-gallery display of streetcar memorabilia and artifacts.

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During the golden age of Bourbon Street burlesque, Poodle’s Patio featured performers such as Galatea and Jezebel.

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