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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.

A detailed sketch depicts a historic, multi-story building with ornate iron balconies, a lamppost on the street, and a person standing in the foreground. The artwork captures an architectural essence and street scene ambiance.

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It’s the oldest continuously operating restaurant in the United States, and its archive at HNOC tells the story of a family business and its place in New Orleans history.

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NOLA.com: During Museum Month, One Membership Can Open Many Doors

July 30, 2025
Read about the annual program, which offers free access to members of HNOC and dozens of local museums throughout the month of August.
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