Along Magazine Street Photo - Kathleen K. Parker
Magazine Street derives its name from the location of the magazin (French) or warehouse which was built in the late 1700’s by Miro to store General James Wilkinson’s Kentucky products. According to John Chase’s book Frenchmen, Desire, and Good Children, Wilkinson “…had a talent for conspiracy…matchless in the history of the Mississippi Valley. A captain in the Revolutionary War, Wilkinson fought with Washington and Benedict Arnold.” He also plotted to force out Washington as commander-in-chief. Wilkinson schemed in commercial matters, too. Despite his less than above board methods, his profitable connections in New Orleans was one of the most important factors that promoted the acquisition of Louisiana by the USA.
Today’s Magazine Street is six miles long, and its curves match those of the Mississippi River. Beginning at Canal Street in the New Orleans Central Business District, it meanders through the Garden District, uptown, Audubon Park, and ends at the levee. It has been called the “…quintessential Main Street of 100 years ago.” (Aiden Gill in the article by Laura Claverie, “Tour New Orleans' Magazine Street for 6 miles of shopping, eating”) In this day and age, it remains one of the coolest, funkiest, bohemian, treasured, and unique streets in New Orleans.
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Shops on Magazine St. New Orleans Photo; Kathleen K. Parker
Columned Greek Revival buildings from the mid 1800’s, colorful Victorian cottages, and more modern structures line the street. If you are shopping for funky to haute couture clothing, antiques, rugs, china, musical instruments, art, cigars, silver, jewelry, home décor, sculptures, chandeliers, groceries, and much more, don’t miss Magazine Street. If you are out and about looking for a fun photo opportunity, don’t miss Magazine Street. If you seek sundry dining and drinking choices, don’t miss Magazine Street.
Magazine Street’s Merchant Association says, “It’s a destination and a meeting place. It’s fabulous fun and luxurious living all rolled into one.” Don’t miss it!
Magazine Street - All Merchants List
Riding the St. Charles Ave. Streetcar Line, New Orleans
Kathleen K. Parker Photography
Comments
Thank you so much for taking the time to include such helpful links as part of your article. I've saved the one listing all of the merchants because I'm planning a major shopping spree on Magazine St. What a vast array of merchants, providing not only wonderful items to purchase but a fun, overall shopping experience!
Great article and photographs. Long and leisurely walks have been taken on Magazine Street to include lots of shopping experiences and dining. People residing in NOLA and visiting the city should always include this adventure.
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