Bourbon Street (French: Rue Bourbon, Spanish: Calle de Borbón) is a historic street in the heart of the French Quarter of New Orleans. Extending twelve blocks from Canal Street to …

For most of its history, Bourbon was a modest residential street, populated by a mix of Creoles (New Orleanians of Franco-Spanish descent) and the successive waves of immigrants who …

Dec 16, 2017 · THEN: Bourbon Street got its name in 1721, when French engineer Adrien de Pauger first laid out plans for the then-fledgling New Orleans and named its central avenue …

Jan 31, 2024 · To understand the allure and significance of Bourbon Street, one must delve into its rich history, which stretches back centuries. The origins of Bourbon Street can be traced …

The early history of Bourbon Street dates back to the late 18th century, when New Orleans was still a French colony. The street was originally named Rue Bourbon, after the French royal …

Feb 23, 2024 · A fascinating investigation into the mile-long urban space that is Bourbon Street, Richard Campanellas comprehensive cultural history spans from the streets inception during …

Jan 5, 2019 · First designed in 1721 and surveyed after a hurricane the next year had destroyed existing structures, the square block bounded by Bourbon, Conti (Conty on early maps), Royal …

Jan 1, 2025 · 1. History. Bourbon Street was named in 1721 after the House of Bourbon, a European royal family, not the whiskey. It is one of the oldest streets in the French Quarter, …

Mar 5, 2014 · A fascinating investigation into the mile-long urban space that is Bourbon Street, Richard Campanella’s comprehensive cultural history spans from the street’s inception during …

Jul 16, 2015 · However, the history of this street, going all the way back to the early 18th century, is a doozy. Here are some of the more notable facts you might not know about this famed …