French Quarter in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
L'Archéologie à la Découverte du Passé
Lors de la construction de Bienville Basin, plusieurs fouilles archéologiques furent effectuées. Des vestiges bâtiments, de latrines et d'arriérr-cours ayans été rattachés aux églises, magasins et maisons privées du quartier furent déterrés. Ces investigations, en plus des données provenant des recensements et des plans historiques datant du milieu jusqu'à la fin du 19e siècle révèlent l'histoire de cette zone.
Les artefacts mettent la lumière sur la vie et les goûts personnels des gens qui vécurent ici. La pipe et la bouteille de bière au gingembre représentent la détente et les loisirs. La brosse à dents et le pichet témoignent g l'attention à l'hygiène.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 29° 57.511′ N, 90° 4.291′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. Marker is on Basin Street west of Conti Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 395 Basin St, New Orleans LA 70112, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. La Rue Bassin (here, next to this marker); From Iberville Housing Development to Bienville Basin (here, next to this marker); Déterrer Storyville (here, next to this marker); Storyville Structures (here, next to this marker); Unearthing Storyville (here, next to this marker); Les Immeubles Dans Storyville (here, next to this marker); Du Iberville Housing Development à Bienville Basin (here, next to this marker); Basin Street (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 50 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 28, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.