Architecture of New Orleans

Happy Monday everyone,

Last week was a difficult week so I apologize in advance for not posting a blog. I won't get into specifics but I'll just say that we again lost another close family member to that hideous affliction, cancer. Pretty much every family member I know has had at some point, or passed away from cancer and I'm quite aggravated by it. Hopefully we will find the cures to rid us of this despicable disease that has impacted too many of our lives.

On to this weeks blog as I feel the need to dive straight into work. This week's blog focuses (pun intended) on the many styles of New Orleans architecture. The city is littered with popular historical buildings, like Lafitte's Blacksmith Bar, Cafe Du Monde, and St. Louis Cathedral but there are also a wide range of other architectural styles that reflect the many cultural influences that helped shaped New Orleans. Shotgun houses, Creole cottages, Double-Gallery houses, and Creole townhouses are just a few of the other designs I photographed on our trip. The multitude of colors, shapes, and sizes are very interesting to observe as you walk the streets. The Superdome is also another interesting structure to see at night. The entire stadium changes colors continuously throughout the evening. 

The goal of this blog is to give readers who haven't visited New Orleans (or even those that have) a sense of place based on the unique structures and sights the great city of New Orleans has to offer. Enjoy, thanks for reading, and as always questions/comments and critiques are encouraged!