Court of the Two Sisters

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Stock #:298118
Type: Postcard
Era: Chrome
City: New Orleans
State: Louisiana (LA)
County: Orleans
Size: 3.5" x 5.5" (9 x 14 cm)

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The name was gained from the fact that two sisters, members of an aristocratic family of Old New Orleans, here conducted a fancy and variety store for a period of years. The present structure, three stories and attic, was erected in 1832 by Zenon Cavalier, financier of note in the early days of Louisiana history, and a Colonel in the American forces in the War of 1812. Prior to this, the site was occupied as the residence of Sieur Etienne de Perier, Governor of the French Colonial Period - 1725-1733, succeeding Bienville, Governor General, founder of New Orleans (1718). De Perier was a tireless and energetic administrator and was noted for distributing rewards and punishment with equal impariality. Of particular interest and charm is the picturesque courtyard, the most spacious patio in the historic center of the Old French Quarter. During the earlier days this courtyard was a pleasant retreat for family privacy and also served as a delightful cooling system that was ideally adapted to a warm, moist climate

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