Hidden New Orleans - BBS 183
Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans
Mark Bologna
4.8 • 891 Ratings
🗓️ 31 May 2023
⏱️ 73 minutes
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Summary
Exploring Hidden New Orleans
Are you an urban exploration enthusiast? Do you want to uncover lesser-known New Orleans treasures while also preserving their historical significance through respectful exploration?
Meet Nathan Norsworthy and Kris Norsworthy, a fearless pair of urban explorers who love to uncover the mysteries of New Orleans’ forgotten spaces.
With Nathan’s passion for unearthing the stories behind these hidden spots, and Kris’ talent for photography, they’ve managed to document some of the city’s most fascinating and lesser-known locations. From abandoned hospitals to eerie cemeteries, these two have seen it all, and they’re here to share their adventures with us.
Urban Exploration
Urban exploration, also known as urbex, involves visiting and investigating abandoned structures and locations. Enthusiasts of this practice value the unique insights and emotional connections that come from discovering the untold stories of these places. Abandoned sites can serve as powerful reminders of the past, provide glimpses into history, and offer a sense of adventure and mystery.
I think exploring abandoned places is like going to a museum, just to see it, to walk around, to photograph it. It’s really just for fun. - Nathan Norsworthy
Resources
Instagram:
Homes of New Orleans and Abandoned New Orleans
Social media platforms enable urban explorers to share their findings and connect with like-minded individuals. Nathan Norsworthy showcases his photography of New Orleans’ architecture and homes on his Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok accounts called Homes of New Orleans.
Kris Norsworthy uses his Instagram account, Abandoned New Orleans, to document his explorations of the city’s abandoned sites.
Through their social media presence, Nathan and Kris have reached a broader audience and fostered communities that appreciate the history and beauty of both active and abandoned locations in New Orleans.
Here’s some other accounts worth following:
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| 0:00.0 | Hmm. Street, an insider's guide to New Orleans. Beyond Bourbon Street is the podcast |
| 0:15.0 | where we explore the food, music, culture, places, and people that make New |
| 0:19.2 | Orleans unique. Whether you are planning a trip, living in New Orleans, or simply wanting a taste of the Crescent City from wherever you are, |
| 0:26.0 | you've come to the right place. |
| 0:29.0 | And now, your host, Mark Bologna. |
| 0:35.0 | Hey y'all, this is Mark. |
| 0:38.0 | Welcome to episode 183. |
| 0:40.0 | Today's show is all about Hidden New Orleans, |
| 0:42.0 | including abandoned buildings and parks, as well as things that are simply off the radar. |
| 0:46.5 | The last show was about bicycling in New Orleans. |
| 0:49.0 | It was a fun discussion with a couple of people who are very active promoting cycling and bicycle safety and advocacy in the city. |
| 0:55.4 | If you missed it, go back and give it a listen. I think you'll enjoy it. |
| 0:58.4 | Before we jump in, let me talk about the people that make this show possible. |
| 1:02.2 | Support comes from the historic New Orleans collection, |
| 1:04.0 | the city's premier history museum |
| 1:06.0 | located at 520 Royal Street |
| 1:08.0 | in the heart of the French Quarter. |
| 1:10.0 | Check out their online publication called First Draft. |
| 1:12.0 | It's sort of a combination blog and online. Check out their online publication called First Draft. |
| 1:12.8 | It's sort of a combination blog and online exhibition space |
| 1:16.4 | at hnoc.org. slash first draft. |
| 1:20.0 | On April 28, 2023, so just a few weeks ago, they started their newest temporary exhibit. |
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