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Chartres Street. ca. 1940, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, Chartres Street View, Old French Quarters, Showing Napoleon House, New Orleans, La. NAPOLEON HOUSE, NEW ORLEANS. Also known as the Girod House, erected more than 100 years ago as a refuge for the Emperor Napoleon, who was to be brought to New Orleans from St. Helena by a rescue expedition organized under the leadership of Nicholas Girod. Bonapartes death thwarted the plans. Two doors down on Chartres street is another house which claims the distinction of having been erected as a refuge for Napoleon. Both houses have the backing of local historians. NEW ORLEANS--AMERICAs MOST INTERESTING CITY
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Chartres Street. ca. 1940, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, Chartres Street View, Old French Quarters, Showing Napoleon House, New Orleans, La. NAPOLEON HOUSE, NEW ORLEANS. Also known as the Girod House, erected more than 100 years ago as a refuge for the Emperor Napoleon, who was to be brought to New Orleans from St. Helena by a rescue expedition organized under the leadership of Nicholas Girod. Bonapartes death thwarted the plans. Two doors down on Chartres street is another house which claims the distinction of having been erected as a refuge for Napoleon. Both houses have the backing of local historians. NEW ORLEANS--AMERICAs MOST INTERESTING CITY
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This print takes us back to the enchanting streets of New Orleans in the 1940s. Chartres Street, located in the historic French Quarter, is beautifully showcased with its charming architecture and vibrant atmosphere. The focal point of this image is undoubtedly the Napoleon House, also known as the Girod House, standing proudly on Chartres Street. Steeped in history and legend, this iconic building was erected over a century ago as a refuge for Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte himself. Plans were made to bring him from St. Helena to New Orleans by a daring rescue expedition led by Nicholas Girod. However, fate had other plans as Bonaparte's untimely death thwarted these ambitious endeavors. Interestingly enough, just two doors down from the Napoleon House stands another house claiming similar historical significance - both backed by local historians. This adds an air of mystery and intrigue to Chartres Street's already rich tapestry. As we immerse ourselves in this snapshot of time, it becomes evident why New Orleans has earned its reputation as America's most interesting city. Its blend of diverse cultures, architectural wonders like the Napoleon House, and fascinating stories woven into every street corner make it an irresistible destination for history enthusiasts and wanderers alike.
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