We’re talking about the Krewe of Proteus, a Lundi Gras tradition. Mobilius in Mobili photo Podcast 41 – Krewe of Proteus. Happy Lundi Gras! The Krewe of Proteus first rolled the streets of New Orleans in 1882. While they’re not the oldest Carnival organization, they’re the oldest that still parades. Here’s the video of the history of Proteus: Heere…

New Orleans King Cakes date back centuries, with exciting times ahead. King Cake from Adrian’s Bakery in Gentilly New Orleans King Cakes From Twelfth Night to the start of parades, the public face of Carnival is the King Cake. Let’s run down some of the background on this wonderful tradition. Note that this is background, history. Your preferred mo…

A Carnival Primer for everyone. Comus Parade, 1858 Podcast 39 – A Carnival Primer When I’m asked to speak to a group that’s come to town for a convention, meeting, etc., they often ask for a talk on a Carnival-related subject. I’ve expanded this into a Carnival Primer that traces the celebration back to its medieval European roots, up to modern tim…

The block of 3000 Gentilly Blvd holds a fascinating history. 3000 Gentilly Photo of the building at 3028-3030 Gentilly Blvd., taken by Franck Studios on February 13, 1951. The specific photographer is unidentified, since this is a commercial photo rather than part of a legal record. The more recent occupant of the building was Gentilly Supply Cente…

Street railways connected Algiers with Gretna and even Marrero. Westbank Streetcars I had the privilege of speaking to the Algiers Historical Society last month, on the subject of street railways on the Westbank. I’d spoken to the group on East Bank subjects in the past, so it was fun to dive into an Algiers topic. Street Railways pod format So, I …

NOLA History Guy Podcast 01-May-2021 discusses Butler’s goals in New Orleans. Captain Bailey and Lieutenant Perkins demand the surrender of New Orleans NOLA History Guy Podcast 01-May-2021 We’re back! Since we’re starting on May 1st, let’s talk about the occupation of New Orleans in 1862. Consider these goals Butler had when he came to New Orleans …

Mister Bingle 2020 still goes “jingle jangle jingle! The “Big Bingle” on the front of Maison Blanche on Canal Street. (Edward Branley photo) Mister Bingle 2020 We’ve done a lot of things on Mr. Bingle, the most visible icon of Christmas in New Orleans, but not a podcast ep! Mister Bingle-2020 looks to change that, as we talk about the little snow e…

NOLA History Guy Podcast 20-June-2020 is part two of our interview with Katy Morlas Shannon Katy Morlas Shannon (Zooming!) NOLA History Guy Podcast 20-June-2020 Just one segment this week, which is part two of our talk with historian and author Katy Morlas Shannon. We had such a good time talking, and I don’t want to edit any of it! Buy Katy’s Book…

NOLA History Guy Podcast 16-May-2020 is part one of our interview with Katy Morlas Shannon Original location of the International Trade Mart, Camp and Common Streets. NOLA History Guy Podcast 16-May-2020 Two segments on a longer edition of NOLA History Guy Podcast this week. First is our pick of the week from Today in New Orleans History. Additiona…

Transit maintenance on Canal Street is our photo breakdown this week Workers from the New Orleans City RR Company, inspecting overhead wires for streetcars on Canal St, 1901 Transit Maintenance This is a wonderful photo, just to enjoy. It offers a lot to break down as well. The scene is 1901 or 1902, Canal Street, right by the rear of the Liberty M…