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Carrollton Hollygrove Cultural District Name of Proposed Cultural District
New Orleans, Orleans Parish Location of Cultural District (city and parish)
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Northwestern Boundary: Beginning where the western portion of Orleans Parish meets Palmetto Street and traveling east along Palmetto Street, turn northeast on Cherry Street then southeast on
Dixon Street. Turn northeast on Mistletoe Street then southeast on Peach Street. Turn northeast on Hamilton Street, follow to Last Street and turn east. Turn south on Ponchartrain Boulevard and continue to the intersection of South Carrollton Avenue and the Ponchartrain Expressway. Turn
southwest on South Carrollton Avenue and continue to midway between Jeannette Street and Willow Street (the existing boundary of the Oak Street Riverbend Cultural District). Follow that existing boundary northwest to Monticello Avenue. Follow the Orleans Parish western line until the starting point at Palmetto Street to close the district boundary.
Boundary Change: The Carrollton Hollygrove Cultural District (CHCD) will include the blocks bounded by Jeannette Street, Dublin Street, Palmetto Street, and South Carrollton Avenue. This
area is currently within the boundaries of the Uptown University Cultural District but would be more geographically and culturally consistent with the character of the proposed CHCD.
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The Carrollton Hollygrove Cultural District (CHDC) will cover portions of the National Register Carrollton Historic District and the locally designated Carrollton Historic District. CHCD will also lie immediately adjacent to two existing cultural districts: Uptown University and Oak Street Riverbend.
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Name Address Type Palmer Park Art Market The intersection of Claiborne Ave. & Carrollton Ave. Arts market Ashton Theater 8437 Apple St. Architectural site/event Hollygrove Market & Farm 8301 Olive St. Farmers market From the Boat to You 8301 Olive St. Farmers market Nix-Arensman House 2140 S. Carrollton Ave. Architectural site/event Waldo Burton Boys Home 3320 S. Carrollton Ave Architectural site/event American Chickel Factory 8301 Fig St. Architectural site/event Sewage and Water Board: Water Treatment Plant 8800 S. Claiborne Ave. Architectural site/event RTA Willow Street Car Barn 8201 Willow St. Architectural site/event U.S. Post Office ( Former Cloverland Dairy) 3400 S. Carrollton Ave. Architectural site/event Pigeon Town Steppers' Annual Easter Parade Through out Hollygrove and Leonidas Theater company/event Phunny Phorty Phellows Parade Parade begins at 8201 Willow St. Theater company/event Greater St John Baptist Church 8616 Hickory St. Art/Cultural organization Palmer Park The intersection of Claiborne Ave. & Carrollton Ave. Park/Recreation site/facility Harrell Playground 2202 Leonidas St. Park/Recreation site/facility
Lincoln Park/ Cuccia- Byres Playground 8400 Olive St. Park/Recreation site/facility
Little Flower Playground 3800 Eagle St. Park/Recreation site/facility Frederick Square/ Conrad Playground 3400 Hamilton St. Park/Recreation site/facility Community Commitment Education Center 8405 Spruce St. Gallery Rock N Bowl 3016 S. Carrollton Ave. Music venue/event E&C Louge 8639 Apple St. Music venue/event John Flemming Leather Sculptor 1409 Cambronne St. Art/Cultural business The Wedding Broom Company of New Orleans 8228 Hickory Street Art/Cultural business Mr. Chills First Class Cuts 2736 S. Carrollton Ave. Art/Cultural business The Plant Gallery 9401 Airline Hwy. Art/Cultural business Panchita's 1434 S. Carrollton Ave. Culinary enterprise Deirdre's School of Dance and Gymnastics 8430 Apple St. Dance company/event Tres SauVage 8440 Panola St. Art/Cultural business Ye Olde College Inn 3000 S. Carrollton Ave. Culinary enterprise
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The Carrollton Hollygrove Cultural District (CHCD) will engage community stakeholders in activities designed to support the existing artistic endeavors and cultural production within its boundaries while incentivizing the creation of new opportunities. Through the distribution of tax reduced cultural district rules and other cultural district information, the CHCD will serve to connect artists and culture bearers with the existing and future outlets that will facilitate their continuing exposure. Once the process is initiated, the CDHD can function as a catalyzing force in connecting artistic venues, producers, and sellers.
The CHCD can build relationships between working artists and businesses with little previous connection to the cultural resources of the community. The active promotion, and resulting exposure of art in everyday places, works to incentivize it. New cafes, stores and restaurants will be encouraged to feature art locally produced in Carrollton Hollygrove. The CHCD proposes an art partnership with Hollygrove Farm as it (the Farm) expands its programming into weekend “pop-up” brunch events so that culinary arts traditions present in the neighborhood are included. By connecting with the resources of the nearby Palmer Park Art Market, the CDHC can influence participation within its own boundaries and model future art market initiatives by the success realized there.
The CHCD can promote the individual artists in its district through an embedded website portal in the Preservation Resource Center (PRC) website, through various PRC printed material, through social media, and within PRC’s physical headquarters. This information will also be shared with the network of 8 (eight) neighborhood organizations that are active within the proposed district.
In tandem to supporting physical artistic endeavors, the CHCD will promote sustainable reuse of historic structures to maintain a strong physical sense of place in this community. By promoting the use of Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits, the CHCD can assist in the revitalization of the more challenging historic inventory that, when repaired, can better serve residents and potentially house new businesses. By accessing the tools provided by the City of New Orleans including property.nola.gov and the CZO (including Master Plan Amendments), neighbors have become increasingly aware of commercially or mixed-used zoning, and have voiced agreement that old corner stores and other residential-looking buildings which are zoned for mixed-use will better serve their neighborhood if (at least) partially occupied by full-time businesses. Along Apple St., there are 42 structures which could support a mixed-use occupancy in the future. One subcomponent of the CHCD will be to unite existing neighbors in the Apple Street corridor between Leonidas St. and Dante Street. Along Leonidas St. (beginning at Spruce St.) there are 50 such buildings; many take the form of old corner stores. PRC provides technical assistance specific to rehabilitation of old buildings. PRC also provides, with its partnership with ASI Federal Credit Union/A Shared Initiative Inc., homebuyer education and financial fitness training.
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The CHCD, in partnership with the Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans, will work closely with the following neighborhood association groups: Carrollton Riverbend, Hollygrove Neighbors, Northwest Carrollton, Carrollton United, Palmer Park, Palm Air, Pensiontown of Carrollton, and Hollygrove Dixon to further all the desired goals of the Cultural District Program. Through continued dialogue and outreach, these organizations can target the most appropriate areas and forums for artistic and cultural intervention, while helping to avoid any perceived conflicts that may occur. Through maintaining a positive presence in the existing local institutions, including community centers, churches, and educational facilities, the CHCD can amplify outreach efforts through a wider diversity of stakeholders. The area encompassing the proposed CHCD is large enough that it has, to date, been identified as no fewer than 3 distinct areas, and the proposed CHCD banner would extend over those for the purposes of celebrating arts and culture. When residents are introduced to the CHCD and the State’s Cultural District Program, then community partners will choose to opt-in. In working with Northwest Carrollton and Hollygrove Neighbors, the CHCD will work to maintain status updates such as permit applications and purchases and sales for the buildings in the existing Historic Urban Neighborhood Business District zoning in the 8300 to 8500 blocks of Apple St. This short corridor has historically served the surrounding area as a commercial gathering place and the remaining structures could be successfully adaptively reused into new commercial offerings. Creative placemaking strategies, including opportunities for streetscaping, signage, and new events will work to identify the corridor as a positive and progressive space for community gathering.
PRC will embed a Cultural District link in PRC’s own webpage to offer technical assistance for the incentive programs, a continuously updated list, and map, of cultural resources, and spotlights of individual artistic achievements in the district. Annual events such as the Pigeontown Steppers Easter Parade and Lycee Francais's annual holiday-themed winter market (Marche D’Hiver), among others, will be supported by CHCD at the request of the cultural institution.
Central to the Leonidas Street corridor is the Community Commitment Education Center, which serves as gathering space, art gallery, cafe, and educational facility and is centrally located along the spine of the re-emerging Leonidas Street commercial corridor. In establishing an ongoing relationship with this institution, the CHCD will coordinate outreach efforts through CCEC, given its capacity for availability, including the increasing effort to both raise awareness for the culinary traditions found in the area as well as for encouraging the cross-pollination of the art makers and culture bearers with the new business owners. Every effort will be made to host CHDC events at the CCEC first, before selecting additional outreach locations.
Reaching outside of the defined boundaries, the CHCD can target artistic support institutions for continued programming. These may include, but are not limited to, the Arts Council of New Orleans, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation, University of New Orleans and others.
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The PRC has recently updated its Experience New Orleans Historic Neighborhoods brochures, which include large portions of the proposed CHCD. These brochures, available digitally and in hard copy, direct and engage visitors to the various historic neighborhoods of New Orleans through suggested walking routes highlighting particular areas of interest. The CHCD can create a cultural district walking tour brochure to further these efforts.
Through collaboration between the Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans and the various neighborhood associations, the CHCD will work to increase the rehabilitation of blighted and underutilized structures for both residential and commercial uses. In addition to enhancing property values and fostering community pride and involvement through revitalization, the CHCD can highlight sound land-use strategies that take advantage of vibrant neighborhood commercial corridors which, in turn, encourage new investment. The PRC will continue to provide resources in advocacy, rehabilitation, and homeownership opportunities, and can connect new residents and commercial owners with the existing network of operators and organizations. Through application, these collective efforts will continue to celebrate the unique, walkable, mixed use neighborhoods that New Orleans is noted for. The CHCD can further stimulate the economy through efforts targeting the remaining commercial structures along Apple Street, in the vicinity of the Ashton Theater. This commercial revitalization strategy includes advocacy for the end users to conform, and take advantage of, their current, commercial zoning classifications.
The CHCD will also work within the State’s Cultural District Program to expand the definition of “one of a kind” works of art to incorporate the unique craft offerings that may better reflect the New Orleans range of artistic endeavors including the growing cottage industry of home-grown edibles (honeys, hot sauces, jams, pickles) and home craft products (soaps, candles, home-goods). Through inclusion of these locally sourced products into the realm of artistic contributions, a wider diversity of craftspeople will be able to realize the benefit of the defined cultural district incentives.
The CHCD web link will direct visitors to the district while offering assistance for existing and prospective residents and property owners. By offering resources for the utilization of Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits, property owners will have a broader range of options when considering where to place their investments. These revitalizations can create a ripple effect of rehabilitation and repair of the city’s already extensive list of historic resources.
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Lë hÜÇw9!/I hwD!bLù!ÇLhb ! / t t & ! % & / 5 + I / D t & % 3 & ' ; Dt = % % % ; Dt & % & ; The PRC will embed a cultural district link on it's own web page that will provide information about tax incentives and will offer technical assistance for those interested in taking advantage of this program. This web page will feature links to city, state, and federal websites for more information about sales tax exemption for artwork and the process for applying for state historic tax credits. And the PRC will update this link if there are any changes to these programs going forward. The CHCD, in conjunction with the PRC, will also create brochures about the cultural district and the tax incentives that will be made available to community centers and neighborhood associations throughout the area. The brochures can be updated in the future to include businesses, events, and programs as these develop within the cultural district and can also be passed out at neighborhood events and festivals.
The CHCD will meet with the following neighborhood association groups: Carrollton Riverbend, Hollygrove Neighbors, Northwest Carrollton, Carrollton United, Palmer Park, Palm Air, Pensiontown, and Hollygrove Dixon to explain the value of the cultural district, promote networking, and answer any questions as they arise regarding tax incentives and state historic tax credits. The CHCD will work to find additional opportunities to promote the benefits of the cultural district at events in the neighborhood, such as the Marche D'Hiver (Lycee Francais' annual holiday theme winter market), the monthly Palmer Park Art Market, or the Hollygrove Health Fair and Senior Fest.
The CHCD will also promote events, businesses, and programs to the eight neighborhood associate groups listed above. These neighborhood associations can pass on information to the community through their regular meeting and on their individual web pages. The CHCD will also provide information to the general public during these meetings for any events being planned, so that the community can join in the planning process.
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The CHCD, in partnership with PRC, the aforementioned neighborhood civic organizations
and mission-driven cultural promotion organizations will collaborate to set goals and manage the district. This will done by the CHDC attending neighborhood association meetings, events, and festivals to promote cross communications between the various
organizations. The PRC's cultural district link will provide resources, visitors enhancement information, an updated list of cultural achievements in the district, and will provide a network of communication and promotions between organizations. Once the cultural district is established a logical organization of stakeholders will develop given optimal programmatic requirements.
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Attachment: Maps 1. District Boundary 2. Historic District Overlays 3. Neighboring Cultural Districts 4. Cultural Asset Inventory 5. Cultural Asset Inventory Key Carrollton Hollygrove Cultural District
Cultural District Boundaries Carrollton Hollygrove Cultural District
National Register Local Historic District Historic District Carrollton Hollygrove Cultural District
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Cultural Asset Inventory Carrollton Hollygrove Cultural District Cultural Asset Inventory Key 1 Palmer Park & Art Market Public Park & Art Market 2 Ashton Theater Historic theater (1927) 3 Hollygrove Market & Farm; From the Boat to You Urban Farm & Market Historic Landmark (1923) & 4 Nix-Arensman House Private Residence Historic Site (1920s) & Assisted 5 Waldo Burton Boys Home living facility 6 American Chicle Factory Historic Landmark (1912) Historic site (1879-1915) & Local 7 Sewage and Water treatment facility infrastructure 8 RTW Willow Street car barn Historic site & Local infrastructure 9 US Post Office/former Cloverland Dairy Historic site & Post Office 10 Greater St. John Baptist Church Church & Events City owned multi-amenity 11 Harrell Playground recreation site 12 Lincoln Park/Cuccia-Byrnes Playground Park 13 Little Flower Playground Park 14 Frederick Square Park 15 Community Commitment Education Center Community Center, gallery, cafe Bowling alley, music venue, 16 Rock 'N' Bowl & Ye Olde College Inn restaurant 17 E&C Lounge Music venue, Bar 18 John Flemming Leather Sculptor Local artist 19 The Wedding Broom Company of New Orleans Local artist 20 Mr. Chill's First Class Cuts Barber shop 21 The Plant Gallery Plant nursery, local craft sales 22 S. Carrollton Restaurants Restaurant 23 Dierdre's school of dance & Gymnastics Dance studio 24 Tres SauVage Boutique, Handmade apparel Mary McLeod Bethune Public School (soon to be 25 International School) Historic site, school
Carrollton Hollygrove Cultural District Additional Cultural Assets not listed in application Carrollton Avenue Baptist Church Church, Events Stuart Hall School for Boys Elementary School Lycée Français de la Nouvelle-Orléans Future Lycee Francais school James Johnson Elementary School Historic Site, Community garden Powell's Bus Stop Bar, Event space City owned multi-amenity Conrad Playground recreation site Shaw Temple United Methodist Church, Events Holly Grove Church of God in Christ Church, Events Holy Tabernacle Baptist Church Church, Events Paul L. Dunbar School Elementary school My House, Inc. Social Services Nonprofit - Conservation & Green Light New Orleans Sustainability Senior Center, events, crafts, Hollygrove Multipurpose Center dining Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church, Events St John Baptist Church Church, Events St Pauls African Methodist Episcopal Church, Church, Events Epiphany Evangelical Lutheran Church, Events Trinity Christian Community Church, Events Nazareth Baptist Church Church, Events Oak Grove Baptist Church Church, Events Word of Life Church Church, Events Friendship Baptist Church Church, Events Larry Gilbert Stadium Fields (baseball), Stadium Mel's Food Store Corner store, Restaurant Jake's Uptown Supermarket Corner store, Restaurant Don's Food Mart Corner store, Restaurant CECC Stella's Cofee House Cafe New Orleans Job Corps Center Adult learning, community center Mary McLeod Bethune Public School (soon to be International School) Historic Site, school
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16 Carrollton Hollygrove Cultural District Cultural Asset Photo Descriptions 1. Palmer Park : Located at the major intersection of S. Carrollton Avenue and S. Claiborne Avenue, this park is best known for its monthly Arts Market presented by the Arts Council of New Orleans. The market features 80 to 130 local artists any given month and features a variety of mediums including painting, jewelry, glasswork, fashion, and photography. The event also features live musicians and local food vendors. Located adjacent to the final stop of the historic St. Charles streetcar line, the park is also easily accessible via the S. Claiborne Bus line making it a convenient destination for many residents and visitors. Originally named Hamilton Square when created in 1833, the park’s name was changed to Palmer Park in 1902. In the center of the park is a memorial to the men and women of Carrollton who served in World War II. It is also home to a variety of annual festivals, such as Celebrate Africa Music and Arts Festival, Winter Festival, and Mid Summer Mardi Gras. The park frequently hosts concerts, film showings, and contains a jungle gym and rock wall for families to enjoy.
2. Ashton Theater : This historic movie theater opened in 1927 and was designed by the first licensed African American architect in Louisiana, Ferdinand Lucien Rousseve. He was also a professor and housing consultant who would go on to become the President of the board of directors of the Urban League of Greater Boston and State Department delegate on the United States Committee for United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The building operated as a movie theater until 1958. In 1967, the Ashton was purchased by the New Orleans Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra and used as their rehearsal hall. Currently, the building is owned by kinetic sculptor, Lin Emery, and used as storage for her construction materials.
3. RTA Willow Street Car Barn: The Willow Street car barn houses the streetcars of the historic St. Charles line, the oldest continuously operating streetcar line in the world (since 1835). Each of the cars on this line, constructed between 1923 and 1924, has been named a national historic landmark and are an iconic historic feature of the New Orleans landscape. The costumed krewe of Phunny Phorty Phellows celebrates Twelfth Night, the first night of Mardi Gras, with a celebration in the Willow Street Car Barn before taking the streetcar the entire length of the St. Charles line to Canal St. The Phunny Phorty Phellows began as a walking parade that followed the Rex parade in 1878 and are known for their hijinks, often providing well-meaning mockery of other parades. The group disbanded in 1885, but reformed in 1981. Having continued their Twelfth Night ride for 37 years, the Phellows are now known as the official heralds of Mardi Gras.
4. Hollygrove Market and Farm : Running successfully for nearly a decade, the Hollygrove Market and Farm has helped to supply fresh produce and garden space to the heart of this neighborhood as well as the underserved surrounding community. By providing farmers a platform to sell their locally grown produce, this neighborhood market has helped to reinvigorate the surrounding economy through sustainable development and economic
Carrollton Hollygrove Cultural District opportunities. Programs within the market help to educate the community of the benefits of local farming through demonstration and training classes. The market is also home to the annual Party in the Garden where popular restaurants and bars supply small bites and beverages during a silent auction and raffle to help generate maintenance funds and other needed finances. Offering home delivery and wholesale supply to local restaurants, the Hollygrove Market and Farm is a staple within the surrounding community and the city as a whole.
5. Pigeon Town Stepper’s Annual Easter Parade: The Pigeon Town Steppers hosts the annual Easter Second Line that runs throughout Pigeon Town, the neighborhood that surrounds the Leonidas St. corridor. This highly recognizable and widely loved Social Aid and Pleasure Club parades throughout New Orleans with traditional route stops at cultural hubs such as Sista Sista Lounge, the Maple Leaf Bar and E&C Lounge. They are accompanied in their route with local bands T.B.C. Brass Band and Da Truth Brass Band.
6. John Flemming Leather Sculptor: John Flemming, a local artist, has spent over 40 years working in the medium of leather. He lives and works in the East Carrollton neighborhood and specializes in fine quality accessories, including hand crafted leather carnival masks and larger sculptural pieces. His process includes hand rubbed dyes, followed by acrylic glazes, and delicate brush work. His work is inspired by nature and his work invokes more abstract concepts, such as wind, fire, and motion, which are not regularly depicted in sculpture made from leather.
7. Community Commitment Education Center: The Community Commitment Education Center is located on the Leonidas St. corridor in East Carrollton, or Pigeon Town. Dedicated to serving the local community through events and outreach efforts, CCEC provides enriching experiences to many residents in the area. Specifically, it focuses on community advocacy, improved communication skills for adults, social skills training for adolescents and young adults, and emergency assistance to families in need. Community events include parenting tools and tips, movie nights, computer skills tutorials, yoga classes, and an American Soldiers "Date Night." Also home to Stella’s coffee shop, the center offers hot fried catfish for lunch on Fridays. Its interior serves as a gallery for local artists to display and sell their work.
8. Deirdre’s School of Dance and Gymnastics: Established in 1965, “Ms. Dee” offers training in dance and gymnastics. The school’s mission is to “provide a solid foundation through correct technical training of various genres of dance while acting as an inspiration to students who potentially wish to pursue dancing as a career, or to those who just enjoy moving.” For over 50 years, the school has offered a range of classes, including ballet, tap, jazz and hip hop for children and adults and organizes seasonal recitals for its dancers
Carrollton Hollygrove Cultural District 9. Lycée Français de la Nouvelle-Orléans and Marche D’Hiver Festival: Lycée Français de la Nouvelle-Orléans is the French immersion public charter school serving all of Louisiana. In 2015, Lycée Français purchased the historic Alfred C. Priestley Junior High School building, a three-story, 32,000 square-foot structure constructed in 1955. Priestley served the Leonidas/Pigeon Town neighborhood until its closure in 1980. Lycée hopes to breathe new life into the property, which has been shuttered since 1993. As part of Lycée’s revival of the school, they relocated their Marche D’Hiver Festival to the still shuttered school grounds. This annual winter holiday market features live local musicians, food vendors, arts and crafts, and is open to the public.
10. Rock N’ Bowl and Ye Olde College Inn: Part bowling alley, part bar and eatery, and part music venue, Rock n‘Bowl is a New Orleans treasure and has been a widely recognized part of the New Orleans music scene for over two decades. Just next door is Ye Olde College Inn, which has been in business since the 1930s and ranks amongst the old guard of Cajun/Creole New Orleans restaurants. Incidentally, the restaurant has been quoted as the personal favorite of Saints quarterback, Drew Brees.
11.Restaurants of S. Carrollton Avenue and Jeannette Street: South Carrollton Avenue is one of the most picturesque avenues in New Orleans. With a backdrop of the streetcar line under a thick canopy of mature oak trees, the street serves as dense mixed use commercial and residential corridor with a wide variety of offerings for neighbors and visitors alike. Many local eateries take advantage of the wide sidewalks and offer al fresco dining. Clustered around the intersection of Jeanette St., lies a diverse array of food options. Panchita’s , a casual Mexican restaurant open since 2010, hosts a guitarist on the weekends. Lebanon’s Café offers Middle Eastern fair and Thai Mint serves Thai, vegetarian, and vegan dishes. Bourrée, a daiquiri and Cajun delicacy establishment, sits next to Boucherie, which specializes in southern fine dining and offers special event space.
12.Neighborhood Corner Food Stores: A variety of Neighborhood “Corner Stores” serve the surrounding community as meeting places and casual food offerings including po'boys and regional snacks. These stores often feature fresh desserts from neighborhood home- bakers. These stores are characteristically locally owned and operated and cater predominantly to the surrounding neighborhood. They provide a community platform for independent business opportunities, neighborhood social interaction, and the customary and traditional love of sharing food. Examples shown: Don’s (Pigeon Town/Leonidas), Jakes (Carrollton), Mel’s (Hollygrove -Dixon)
13.Sewage and Water Board: Carrollton Water Treatment Plant: The New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board has been in operation since 1899. Originally formed to combat disease by providing safe drinking water and eliminating the health hazards of open sewer ditches, today the S&WB continues its mission using 21st century technology. The water treatment plant located in Carrollton is a fine example of historic municipal infrastructure, built between 1879-1915. At the plant, river water from the Mississippi River is pumped to the Carrollton Water Purification Plant from two large river pumping stations, the Oak
Carrollton Hollygrove Cultural District Street River Station and the Industrial Avenue River Station. The Carrollton plant normally yields about 135 million gallons per day of finished water for the east bank of Orleans parish. The Louisiana Engineering Society, in honor of its 75th anniversary in 1973, selected the water, drainage, and sewerage systems of New Orleans as among the ten most outstanding engineering achievements in the state.
13.E&C Lounge: One of the few neighborhood bars throughout the district, the E&C Lounge has become synonymous with local Social Aid & Pleasure Club members, the Lady Buckjumpers. This all-female Social Club parades throughout the Uptown district of New Orleans every November and costars in an annual parade with their counterparts, the Men Buckjumpers, every December. Ensuring that their parades are centered around the E&C Lounge has generated much community support for the neighborhood hangout, which has become a cultural staple in the community’s local music, art and food scene.
14.The Plant Gallery: The Plant Gallery, located on Airline Highway and featured in such well-known publications and stations such as HGTV, The New York Times, and USA Today serves the local community with a diverse array of services including event planning, floral production, and professional landscaping. Growing from a modest, two-employee location in the French Quarter to the 98,000 square-foot indoor/outdoor garden and gift-shop with over 60 employees, the Plant Gallery owes its health and success to serving the community. To support this relationship, the business regularly dedicates its products, services, time, and funds to local community projects and organization. Their showroom features garden and home décor items crafted from local artists.
15.American Chicle Factory: This handsome masonry structure was originally a branch factory of the American Chicle Company which began production in 1911. After hurricane Katrina, the building sat vacant for several years until the Landis Construction Company purchased it in 2009. Using federal historic rehabilitation tax credits, Landis transformed this 100-year-old chewing gum factory into their commercial offices. Its renovation has sparked numerous commercial investments nearby, including LA Smokehouse, Red Star Chinese, two local restaurants, and Agenda for Children, a local non-profit focused on making Louisiana a state where children can thrive. The building is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Carrollton Hollygrove Cultural District
Attachment 1. Letters of Support 2. Explanation of Outreach
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The proposed cultural district geographically covers the boundaries of 8 Neighborhood Organizations. Each board president, and in some cases additional board members, were contacted via email and phone call. General information regarding the cultural district program was distributed both digitally and by hard copy. Physical presentations were offered and accepted by half; others were content with self distribution. Each individual listed expressed interest in the Cultural Districts program and assisted in identifying the resources detailed in the application.
Hollygrove-Dixon: Brenda Lomax Brown Hollygrove Neighbors: Ruth Kennedy NorthWest Carrollton Civic Association: Jenel Hazlett Carrollton United: Betty DiMarco, H.V. Negendra Palm Air Improvement Association: Carolyn Bell Pensiontown of Carrollton Neighborhood Association: Tilman Hardy Carrollton/Riverbend Neighborhood Association: Julianna Padgett, Nathan Schwam Palmer Park Neighborhood Association: Helen Jones, Monique Harden
Additionally, community institution leaders were approached with the same information and request for district information. Trinity Christian Community: Jarvain Bingmon Hollygrove Farm: Paul Baricos Community Commitment Education Center : Nicole Bouie
Carrollton Hollygrove Cultural District
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Carrollton Hollygrove Cultural District