Lost Metairie / Catherine Campanella.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Campanella, Catherine, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Lost architecture--Louisiana--Metairie.

Lost architecture.

Metairie (La.)--History.

Metairie (La.).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (175 pages) : illustrations, maps

Place of Publication:

Charleston, South Carolina : The History Press, [2017]

Summary:

From ancient bayous to beloved old businesses, Metairie has changed dramatically over generations. Many of those landmarks are lost to time; the lake, railroads and a beach resort were popular features in the early days. A streetcar ran through the short-lived City of Metairie Ridge, where gambling houses and dog tracks contributed more tax dollars than did the few residents. Old Bucktown was famous for its seafood. Fat City, once notorious for its nightlife, has seen better days. Author Catherine Campanella takes a look back at the schools, shops, bars, restaurants, alligator farms, bowling alleys, drive-ins and movie theaters from a bygone era.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references (page 171) and index.

ISBN:

9781439662151

1439662150