Interior of 535 Conti Street during Excavations
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When archaeologists began excavations at 535 Conti, the building occupying the lot was being utilized as a parking garage. This created some logistical difficulties for excavations, particularly since it remained in active use for parking throughout the project!
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The Rising Sun Hotel
Many visitors to New Orleans are familiar with the song “The House of the Rising Sun,” made popular by the English band The Animals in 1967. The song itself has roots far back in English folk balladry, long before any association with New Orleans.…