MARIGNY & BYWATER OLD AND NEW
October 28th, 2009
When you think of Marigny and Bywater, you usually picture quaint streets lined with old historic homes adjacent the Mighty Mississippi River. Many of these homes date back to the early to mid 1800’s. Many have been renovated to their original splendor. Some are like the “wall flowers” at the dance waiting for someone to choose them to be restored as “belles” of the neighborhood.
BUT, there’s some new girls town! AND, they’ve chosen these 2 historic neighborhoods in which to plant their roots!!! New construction is abounding in Marigny and Bywater! One of New Orleans’ most prominent 
developers is building a new 2 story residence on the corner of Pauline and Burgundy. 4 new condominiums were finished late last year on Dauphine Street bounded by Gallier and Piety Streets. A new 2-story Victorian home is going up on Royal Street between France and Mazant Streets. There is a brand new camelback popping out of the ground (pre-fab eco-friendly construction) on Royal between Congress and Independence Streets. The plans for this house call for the exterior to complement the other homes on the block. Let’s not forget the new camelback which is mostly completed on Royal Street in Faubourg Marigny between Marigny and Mandeville Streets.
Just so you’ll know, Royal Street runs from the foot of Canal Street in the Central Business District through the world-famous French Quarter, continuing on through Marigny, milling its way through quintessential Bywater all the way to Poland Avenue which butts up to the Industrial Canal….but the Canal doesn’t stop good old Royal Street….she hops the Canal and continues her trip through the lower 9th Ward ending at the next town of Arabi.
Take a look at our newest gals….they are welcome additions to our two beautiful communities.
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Lane Lacoy
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