Liberty Place, circa 1910
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This Alexander Allison photograph demonstrates the central position of the monument in the city. The majority of streetcar lines turned around the obeslisk before leaving downtown New Orleans for their return trip to outlying neighbohoods.
Courtesy of Louisiana Division/City Archives, New Orleans Public Library
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The Creation of the Battle of Liberty Place Monument
In September 1874, just two days after what would become known as the Battle of Liberty Place, the Daily Picayune suggested the creation of a monument to commemorate the event. In 1882 the city set aside land for a marker. Finally, in 1891, the…