One muggy afternoon we rode a National Historic Landmark, the St. Charles Streetcar, through the Garden District in New Orleans.
This area was originally known and named for the spacious gardens surrounding the mansions. The “Garden District” is now known for its architecture more than gardens.
I didn’t have a lot of time to compose these pictures.
They were taken from a forward facing seat in a moving streetcar.
I was only able to identify one of the homes.
Back Story
Christy, Jesse, and I took the Amtrak Crescent from the train depot in Anniston AL to New Orleans for a week of adventure and photography. This train station is a classical revival depot and is listed in the National Registry of Historical Places. Jesse loves to ride the train. Heck, we all love to ride the train. We left August 8, 2013 and returned August 14th. Unfortunately Jeremy couldn’t go this time. He had to work.
Christy’s father was kind enough to drive us to the train station and pick us up so we wouldn’t have to leave a vehicle parked there for a week.
We stayed at our usual place, the historic 905 Royal Hotel in the French Quarter. The 905 Royal was built in the late 1890’s.
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Aug 28, 2013 @ 08:01:36
Even with no time to compose the shot, some of these are framed beautifully! The stately southern trees sure are helpful, aren’t they?! Having your photographic eye is also helpful. 🙂
Aug 28, 2013 @ 21:47:33
I love the trees there. They are old and beautiful. I’m glad you enjoyed the pictures. I deleted most the ones I took. These are the few that were kind of ok.
Aug 28, 2013 @ 14:18:06
I loved those houses and you had shot them well. I couldn’t believe that you took them in a moving street car
Aug 28, 2013 @ 21:44:52
They are beautiful old houses. I’m glad you like the pictures. I deleted most the ones I shot. These are just the few that were pretty good.
Aug 28, 2013 @ 16:55:45
You did a great job taking photos from the moving streetcar! Wow!
Streetcars are such fun to ride…I’ve ridden them in several cities including SF. 🙂
I enjoyed reading the links!
And the architecture is so cool! That one looks castle-like! 🙂
I wouldn’t mind living in one of these, if someone else would do the house-work! 😉 😀
HUGS!!! 🙂
Aug 28, 2013 @ 21:43:34
I like the castle looking one too. It was a fun ride.
You’re right about the housework. rofl
Aug 29, 2013 @ 03:56:34
How beautiful and these houses are so elegant. Great shots.
Aug 29, 2013 @ 06:03:42
Thank you. They are beautiful.
Aug 29, 2013 @ 05:16:12
The houses are beautiful.
Aug 29, 2013 @ 06:04:15
They are that. I wish I’d had time to get out and walk around the area.
Aug 29, 2013 @ 18:07:32
That is such a great area. There is a fantastic resturant up that way, Upper Line. Stop in if you get a chance.
Aug 31, 2013 @ 07:31:45
Will do.