Photos of New Orleans 2005 - Garden Districi

Taken March 2005. The second picture from the left is the Columns Hotel on St. Charles Ave. My grandmother ran this place in the early 1950s and I used to often visit her there as a child. There was a winding staircase that had a stain glass sky light. Both are still there. The Columns was the setting for the interior shots in the Louis Malle move, "Pretty Baby." The bar scence on the right is also form the hotel. I have stayed at the Columns several times in recent years. It has great bar with live music some nights. The street car photo was taken in front of the Columns. The street car was one of my main paths to exploring the city in the 50s. I hope it is rebuilt soon.
         

Comments

[Mick Mather]

The photo of the bar is dark, warm, moody and, go figure, comforting! Hey, bartender! :D

[Bill Ives]

Thanks Mick - It is very welcoming and gets quite crowded by ten each night.