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Court of the Two
Sisters
613-15 ROYAL ST.
NEW ORLEANS
The Romantic Rendegvous
for lovers of Famous Heu Orleans Creole and French Dishes
in the Vicux Carres Largest and most Beautiful Datio
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asy 26,00
The Court of the Two Sisters. The name was gained
from the fact that two sisters, members of an aris-
tocratic 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 im-
partiality. Of particular interest and charm is the
picturesque courtyard, the most spacious patio in the
historie 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.
