Here is another in my series on photos of New Orleans neighborhood images. This one and the next posts were taken at the end of 2011. This post covers the Fairgrounds district that is part of the Mid-city Area. The City Planning Commission defines the boundaries of Fairgrounds as these streets: Florida Avenue, Dugue Street, Treasure Street, Republic Street, Abundance Street, North Broad Street, Esplanade Avenue and Bayou St. John.
Neighborhood landmarks include the Fair Grounds Race Course that gives the neighborhood its name, and Saint Louis Cemetery #3. The fairgrounds are the site for the annual Jazz and Heritage Festival. The remainder of the neighborhood is predominantly residential, with some local businesses along Esplanade Avenue, Ponce de Leon Street, and Gentilly Road.
I had a great lunch at Luizza’s by the Track seen in the first photo and then walked around the area on a warm sunny day in December.
Here is a summary of images from my January 2010 trip when I provided a more extensive coverage of New Orleans neighborhoods.
I really like the look of Lola's place ... what kind of food does she serve?
Posted by: Mick Mather | January 02, 2012 at 11:42 AM
Mick I think it is soul food but did not eat there. i also like the look and will want to go there on my next trip.
Posted by: bill Ives | January 02, 2012 at 11:51 AM