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LA -- New Orleans -- Jackson Square:

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Specific picture descriptions: Photos above with "i" icons next to the bracketed sequence numbers (e.g. "[1] ") are described as follows:
1. JACKSQ_170604_20.JPG: Jackson Square French Colonial Place d'Armes, 1721-1788, laid out by Adrien de Pauger, March 21, 1721 according to the original city plan of Le Blond de la Tour, Engineer-in-Chief of Louisiana. Spanish Colonial Plaza de Armas, 1768-1803 Here took place the flag ceremonies symbolizing the transfer of Louisiana from Spain to France Nov. 30, 1803 and from France to the United States Dec. 20, 1803. After completion of the Pontalba buildings in 1851 by the Baroness Pontalba, and through her efforts, the square was redesigned and named Jackson Square. Cast iron fence designed by Louis H. Pilie, City Surveyor. Erected 1851 by Pelanne Bros. of New Orleans. Statue of Andrew Jackson by Clark Mills, sculptor. Unveiled Feb. 9, 1856. Orleans Parish Landmarks Commission, Leonard V. Huber, President.
2. JACKSQ_170604_22.JPG: New Orleans First sighted as Indian portage to Lake Pontchartrain and Gulf in 1699 by Bienville and Iberville. Founded by Bienville in 1718; named by him in honor of the Duke of Orleans, Regent of France. Called the Crescent City because of location in bend of the Mississippi.
3. JACKSQ_170604_27.JPG: American Revolution Bicentennial 1776-1976 The Washington Artillery Park On and near this site since 1718 has centered the military activities of both regular and citizen soldiers of France, Spain, the Confederacy and the United States. On either side were the redoubts forming the "Great Battery" which crisscrossed its fires with those of Fort San Carlos (Ft. St. Charles) at the foot of Esplanade Ave. and of Fort San Luis (Ft. St. Louis) at the river end of Canal Street. One block down river is the lot used as an artillery park for Spanish, French and American cannons. From here and from Place Darmer across the street the cannoniers, bombardiers of France, the Royal Artillery of Spain, the Battalion D'Artillerie D'Orleans, and for the last 100 years, the Washington Artillery (141st Field Artillery) have fired the salutes welcoming distinguished visitors to the Crescent City. To them and to their worthy successors this park is dedicated.
4. JACKSQ_170604_31.JPG: Washington Artillery This cannon (model 1861 Parrott Rifle) honors the men of the Battalion Washington Artillery, a Louisiana National Guard unit formed in New Olreans in 1838 as the Washington Artillery Company. It is one of four Parrott Rifles originally purchased by the unit in 1875 from the Washington Arsenal, and is owned by the Louisiana Historical Association's Memorial Hall, located on Camp Street. This site became Washington Artillery Park after Major-General Allison Owen and others rescued a facade fragment from the group's old armory during its demolition and moved it here in 1938 'as a permanent memorial to cannoneers of the old command.' In 1972 during park renovations the remnant was demolished. The Washington Artillery Company still exists with its notable lineage as follows.
5. JACKSQ_170604_33.JPG: 1838-1865 In 1841, Washington Artillery was renamed the 1st Company, Native Americans (or Native American Artillery) to distinguish the new unit from those composed to French-Spanish members. Inaugurated in combat with General Zachary Taylor in Texas (1845), the Artillery served in the Mexican War as Company A of the Washington Regiment (Infantry) (1846). Architect-command member William A. Freret designed the First Washington Artillery Armory (1859), located on Girod Street on a site donated by the city, "as long as the Washington Artillery remains in possession of the city's cannon." Federal troops, however, seized and sold the armory during the Civil War. Expanded into a battalion of four companies and a band, later adding a fifth company, the Washington Artillery served the Confederacy in two theaters of the war, four companies served in the Army of Northern Virginia, the fifth company served in the Army of Tennessee.
6. JACKSQ_170604_35.JPG: 1866-1919 In 1866 the battalion reorganized as the Washington Artillery Association (which still exists today) and served as a benevolent society until 1875. Reorganized as an independent military unit (19875), the company mastered into the Louisiana State National Guard as the Battalion Washington Artillery (1879). The Association erected a monument in Metairie Cemetery dedicated to the war dead (1880), and the next year the group bought the Southwestern Exhibition Building at St. Charles and Girod Streets for its arsenal-hall. The Battalion volunteered for service in the Spanish-American War (1898). Operating both independently and with the Louisiana National Guard during interim years of peace, the unit entered Federal service during the Mexican border conflict (1916) and during World War I in France as the 141st Field Artillery, assigned to the 39th Division (1917-19).
7. JACKSQ_170604_44.JPG: 1920-1967 In 1920, Federal recognition came to the Battalion as part of the Louisiana National Guard. Expanded in 1930 and redesignated as the 141st Field Artillery, the unit went into Federal service in early 1941. In 1943 the regiment broke up and reorganization brought new designations as the Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 141st Field Artillery Group and the 934th and 935th Field Artillery Battalions. Serving in the European, African, Middle Eastern theater of the war (EAME), both battalions were awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for action in the "Colmar Pocket." Following additional redesignation during World War II, the units were returned to the Louisiana National Guard in 1945. After reorganization in 1967, the 1st Battalion was created as an element of the 256th Infantry Brigade.
8. JACKSQ_170604_45.JPG: 1968-1997 In 1972 Secretary of the Army Stanley Resor authorized the Battalion to officially carry its historic designation, "Battalion Washington Artillery." It is the oldest and most decorated unit in the Louisiana National Guard. Twenty-four campaign streamers and six silver bands, recognizing campaign participation from the Mexican War to WOrld War II, adorn its standard. It is the oldest Field Artillery unit outside the original Thirteen Colonies. No other military unit from the state of Louisiana has participated in as much first line action nor are there any which have come out of conflict more renowned. Its men have made the name Washington Artillery synonymous with Louisiana gallantry, tradition and antiquity. Today, the 1st Battalion, 141st Field Artillery (Battalion Washington Artillery) remains an element of the 256th Infantry Brigade (Mechanized), a high priority reserve force in the Army National Guard.
9. JACKSQ_170604_49.JPG: 141st Field Artillery (Battalion Washington Artillery) Decorations Presidential Unit Citation (Army), Streamer embroidered COLMAR Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion (New Orleans) additionally entitled to: * French Croix de Guerre with Palm, World War II, Streamer embroidered KASSERINE Batteries A, B, and C (New Orleans) each entitled to French Croix de Guerre with Palm, World War II, Streamer embroidered CENTRAL ITALY
10. JACKSQ_170604_60.JPG: Moonwalk Named in honor of Moon Landrieu In recognition of his leadership and vision Louisiana State Legislator -- 1960-1966 Councilman at Large -- 1966-1970 Mayor of New Orleans -- 1970-1978 Secretary, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development -- 1979-1981 Judge, Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals -- 1992-2000 For most of the city's history, the riverfront in the Vieux Carre was dedicated to commerce and industry. In 1976 under the Landrieu administration, the Moonwalk was constructed, replacing a cargo wharf and shed that occupied this site. It represented the first step in the city's efforts to reclaim the riverfront for the enjoyment of all its citizens and visitors.
11. JACKSQ_170604_70.JPG: The Steamer New Orleans On January 10, 1812, the steamer "New Orleans" commanded by Nicholas Roosevelt, arrived on this spot. It was the first steamboat to successfully navigate the Ohio and Mississippi rivers. Steamboats were a major factor in the growth of New Orleans as a world port.
Wikipedia Description: Jackson Square, New Orleans, Louisiana
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Jackson Square is a historic park in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. Prior to its expansion, early New Orleans was originally centered around what was called the Place d' Armes. After the Battle of New Orleans, in 1814, the Place d' Armes was renamed Jackson Square, after general Andrew Jackson; an equestrian statue of Jackson, erected in 1856, stands in the center of the park. It was originally designed by architect and landscaper Louis H. Pili� (although he is only given credit for the iron fence). Jackson Square is roughly the size of a city-block( GPS +29.95748 -090.06310 ).

The square originally overlooked the Mississippi River across Decatur Street, but the view was blocked in the 19th century by the building of larger levees. The riverfront was long given to shipping, but the administration of Mayor Moon Landrieu put in a scenic boardwalk along the river across from the Square; it is known as the "Moon Walk" in his honor.

On the opposite side of the square are three 18th-century historic buildings which were the city's heart in the colonial era. The center of the three is St. Louis Cathedral. The Cathedral was designated a minor Basilica by Pope Paul VI. To its left is the Cabildo, the old city hall, now a museum, where the finalization of the Louisiana Purchase was signed. To the Cathedral's right is the Presbyt�re, built to match the Cabildo. The Presbyt�re originally housed the city's Roman Catholic priests and authorities, it was then turned into a courthouse at the start of the 19th century, and in the 20th century became a museum.

On the other two sides of the square are the Pontalba Buildings, matching red-brick block long 4-story buildings built in the 1840s. The ground floors house shops and restaurants; the upper floors are apartments that are the oldest continuously rented such apartments in North America.

Diagonally across Decatur Street upriver from Jackson Square is the Jax Brewery building, the original home of a favorite local beer. After the company ceased to operate independently, the building was converted into several businesses, including restaurants and specialty shops. In recent years, some retail space has been converted into luxury condominiums.

From the 1920s through the 1980s the square was famous as a gathering place of painters of widely varying talents, including proficient professionals, talented young art students, hacks, and dreadful caricaturists. However, in the early 1990's, just as New Orleans' voodoo heritage was becoming known worldwide, artists began to gather to sell their work mostly on the south side of the square along Decatur Street, while tarot card readers began to congregate on the north side on the Place John Paul in front of St. Louis Cathedral, the Presbytere, and the Cabildo.

Live music is a regular feature of the square. Occasional formal concerts are held here, but for a century or more musicians playing for tips have set up in the square, the subject of unending controversy with nearby residents.

Diagonally across Decatur Street downriver from the square is Caf� du Monde, open 24 hours a day, well known for the caf� au lait with chicory and beignets served there continuously since the 19th century.
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