1984 World's Fair in New Orleans - Episode #89
Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
Mark Bologna
4.9 • 916 Ratings
🗓️ 8 May 2019
⏱️ 48 minutes
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Summary
Did you know New Orleans hosted a World's Fair in 1984? Or, that it was actually the 2nd fair held in New Orleans?
Join me and NOLA.com journalist Mike Scott for a look back at 1984. We'll explore the World's Fair and find out what's at that location in New Orleans now. We'll revisit the Wonder Wall, Centennial Plaza, the gondola and more.
If you went to the fair, you'll enjoy the memories. And if you weren't around back then, you'll enjoy looking for the clues the fair was here during your next visit to New Orleans.
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Thank You
Thanks to Mike Scott for joining me today. It was fun to explore the site of the 1984 World's Fair, to relive some of those memories, and to find out what's there now. You can find Mike on Twitter (@moviegoermike).
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| 0:00.0 | Hmm. Street, an insider's guide to New Orleans. Beyond Bourbon Street is the podcast where we explore the food, |
| 0:16.3 | music, culture, places, and people that make New Orleans unique. Whether you are planning a trip, |
| 0:22.1 | living in New Orleans, or simply wanting a taste of the Crescent City from wherever you are, you've come to the right place. |
| 0:30.0 | And now, your host, Mark Bologna. |
| 0:35.0 | Hey y'all, this is Mark. |
| 0:38.0 | Welcome to episode 89. |
| 0:40.0 | The last show was a Q&A episode with David Moore. |
| 0:43.2 | We answered listener questions about things to do and eat in New Orleans, |
| 0:47.3 | and we picked David's brain about taking great photos of the city we call home. |
| 0:51.2 | If you missed that episode, go back and give it a listen. I think |
| 0:54.4 | you'll enjoy it. Today's show is a throwback to the past. 1984 specifically. |
| 0:59.9 | We're going to go back in time to visit the New Orleans World's Fair. |
| 1:04.0 | We'll explore the grounds of the site and help you find remnants of the fair as you explore New Orleans |
| 1:08.2 | today. |
| 1:09.2 | Before we jump in today's discussion, though, I want to tell you about two chicks walking tours. |
| 1:13.4 | If you're a regular listener to the show you've heard me talk about their great |
| 1:17.0 | garden district tour. Today I want to tell you about their Brothels, Bordellos and |
| 1:21.2 | ladies of the Night Tour. |
| 1:23.0 | Brothles is a nighttime tour that shed some light on an element of the dark past of the city |
| 1:28.1 | with respect, sass, and a whole lot of fun research to back it up. |
| 1:32.4 | It starts close to the river and winds to the back of the |
| 1:35.2 | quarter. It's currently offered on Fridays and Saturdays and it'd be a great choice if you want to learn more |
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