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  The
Board of Directors of French Quarter Citizens, Inc. would like to express
our greatest sympathies to our members, friends, neighbors, and families
affected by the ravages of Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. When
faced with unspeakable tragedy, we were exposed to the darkest side of human
nature. However, we have also been joyful witnesses to our community’s
remarkable show of resilience, hope and faith. The strength of
New
Orleans
lies in its unique people and culture. This great city will rise again
and be better than ever.
Thankfully,
our beloved and irreplaceable Vieux Carré was spared the unrelenting devastation
suffered by so many other neighborhoods. The residents and business
owners of the French Quarter stand ready, willing, and more able every
day to help renew and affirm our neighborhood’s position as the heart
of the cultural, historic, architectural, musical and culinary mecca that
is New
Orleans.
Did you
know these facts about the French Quarter?
- It is
also known as the Vieux Carré, which is French for "Old
Square."
- The area
it occupies is the same 6x13 block area laid out in 1722 as the original
City of New Orleans.
- It is
one of the oldest residential communities in the USA.
- It is
presently home to over 4000 residents.
- These
residents graciously accept over 15 million visitors annually in their
neighborhood.
- It was
named a National Historic Landmark in 1966.
- The National
Trust for Historic Preservation considers the French Quarter to be one
of the most endangered historical places in the country.
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