User:Caseyjames3/Burgundy Street
 Burgundy Street Exterior | |
| Former name(s) | Rue de Craps |
|---|---|
| Namesake | Louis, Duke of Burgundy |
| Maintained by | City of New Orleans Department of Public Works (https://www.nola.gov/dpw/) |
| From | Canal Street |
| To | Kentucky Street |
Burgundy Street is a notable street located in The French Quarter of New Orleans, LA. It runs parallel to Canal Street all the way to Kentucky Street in New Orleans. The French Quarter is the home to over 3,000 people with historical monuments, restaurants, shopping centers, and more.[1] In contrast to the more lively Bourbon Street, Burgundy is the opposite and is moreover a calm-like atmosphere for tourist.[2] There are a countless number of attractions located among the street.
History
[edit]In the early 1800s, a New Orleans native named Bernard de Marigny became the man responsible for giving over 75 streets in the French Quarter unique names.[3] He was brought up from a successful family.[4] However, he began earning money through gambling, but was ultimately unsuccessful.[4] To gain his wealth back, he sold some of his family's property and used the money to gain the rights to name numerous streets in the French Quarter.[4] Marigny originally named Burgundy, "Rue de Craps" after his favorite game.[4] In the middle of the 1800s, all of the streets named by him were changed.[3] This included Burgundy. It was later named after Louis, who once was the duke of Burgundy.[4]
Historical Sites
[edit]Bars
[edit]A few of the many things that the French Quarter is known for are its bars, restaurants, and hotels. In 1939, a bar named Buffa's was opened on Esplanade Avenue near Burgundy Street.[1] This spot is significant because it has different purposes--one being biblical study sessions and another being live musical performances.[1] There is also a bar that was founded in 1988 called Rawhide 2010.[4] It is a gay bar for males to socialize and meet new people, while having a good time.[4]
Restaurants
[edit]In the 1930s, a two-story building on Burgundy was opened and has been the home to multiple businesses throughout centuries.[5] Most notably, William's Bar and Restaurant was opened by Myrtis Williams in the 1960s.[5] William's was a black owned restaurant with separate areas for black and white people because of racial segregation in America at the time.[5] In 1970, William's had shut down and since then, there have been many businesses in its' place.[5] In February of 2020, it was reopened as Betty's Bar and Bistro.
Hotels
[edit]Hotel St. Pierre is an old hotel located on the intersection between Burgundy and Dumaine Street.[6] The hotel has a carriageway next to the lobby of the hotel.[6] In a 1966 investigation, it was reported by investigators that there were sightings of a ghostly figure who was once a slave.[6] Across the street, lies another hotel where there has also been alleged ghostly sightings.[6] Guests claimed to have seen the ghost of a confederate soldier.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Famous Streets of the French Quarter: Burgundy Street". FrenchQuarter.com. Retrieved 2021-03-13.
- ^ "Famous Streets of the French Quarter: Burgundy Street". FrenchQuarter.com. Retrieved 2021-03-13.
- ^ a b "New Orleans Street Names History, Explained - Superior Honda". Superior Honda Blog. 2020-03-19. Retrieved 2021-03-13.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Burgundy Street: A Storied Past and a Neighborhood Vibe". Hotel St. Pierre. Retrieved 2021-03-13.
- ^ a b c d "Blake Pontchartrain: What's the history of the building at 700 Burgundy Street?". NOLA.com. Retrieved 2021-03-13.
- ^ a b c d e lpowelliv (2019-07-31). "Street Guide to the Phantoms of the French Quarter—Burgundy Street". Southern Spirit Guide. Retrieved 2021-03-13.