Скачать или смотреть The French Quarter: Fires, History & Iconic Architecture of New Orleans

The French Quarter is the heart of New Orleans, but did you know much of its iconic architecture wasn’t built by the French? This historic neighborhood has a fiery past—literally. In this video, we’ll explore the devastating Great Fire of 1788, which destroyed nearly 80% of the city, and the second fire in 1794 that further reduced the French Quarter to ashes.

After the fires, New Orleans was under Spanish rule, and the city’s rebuilding efforts were heavily influenced by Spanish architectural styles. That’s why the French Quarter is filled with features like wrought-iron balconies, courtyards, and brick construction—a stark contrast to the wooden homes built by the French colonists. But remnants of French design, like steeply pitched roofs and Creole cottages, still dot the Quarter, blending two distinct styles into one unique neighborhood.

We’ll take you on a journey through time, from the original French settlement in 1718 to the Spanish rebuilding efforts that gave the French Quarter its current look. Along the way, you’ll hear about the resilience of New Orleans’ people and the incredible stories of survival and reinvention that make the French Quarter so iconic.

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