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Archives Month 2022-Iconic New Orleans Restaurants
When people think of New Orleans, its unique food culture is something that always comes to mind. The food in New Orleans is as diverse as its population and the dishes that the city is most famous for are deeply rooted in Creole, Cajun, Soul, and Italian food traditions. Dishes such as jambalaya, po-boys, muffulettas,…
Archives Month 2022: What Once Was-Pontchartrain Beach and Maison Blanche
There are many businesses that have come and gone in New Orleans, but there are a select few that have fixed themselves into fabric of the city. Last week, we featured three of these memorable locations: K&B, Schwegmann Brothers Giant Supermarkets, and McKenzie’s Pastry Shoppes. In our fourth blog celebrating National Archives Month, the Office…
What Once Was: K&B Drug Stores, Schwegmann Brothers Giant Super Markets, and McKenzie’s Pastry Shoppes
There are many businesses that have come and gone in New Orleans throughout its 304 year history, but there are a select few that have seared themselves into fabric of the city. These businesses may be gone today, but they are far from forgotten. In our third blog celebrating National Archives Month, the Office of…
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