History of the New Orleans Streetcar - Episode #016

Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans

Mark Bologna

Society & Culture, Music, History, Places & Travel, Neworleans, Jazzfest, Nola, Dining, Mardigras, Bourbonstreet, Food

4.8 • 891 Ratings

🗓️ 20 July 2016

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Summary

In this episode Mark takes us on a journey back in time, to the origins of the famous New Orleans streetcar. You’ll explore the Crescent City of the early 1800s and learn about its growth after the Louisiana Purchase.

Take a ride on one of the first railroads in the country, and learn how it laid the groundwork for the streetcars that crisscrossed the Crescent City for nearly a century. Along the way, you’ll learn about a world famous resort that is now lost to time, and find out the surprising role a Confederate General played in the streetcar’s development.

Ever hear of a Streetcar Named Desire? Learn about the inspiration for Tennessee Williams’ award-winning play. When did it first appear and where did it travel?

What happened to the streetcars during Hurricane Katrina and where can I ride today?

All this and more on today’s episode!

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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,
0:26.0	you've come to the right place.
0:29.0	And now, your host, Mark Bologna.
0:35.0	Hi y'all, this is Mark.
0:38.0	Thanks for tuning in and welcome to episode 16.
0:41.0	I hope you enjoyed the last show where I interviewed bar chef Abigail Gullo from Compare
0:46.2	Le Pen.
0:47.7	We had a lot of fun talking about tales of the cocktail and learning about all the great
0:51.7	places to enjoy a drink in New Orleans.
0:54.0	If you missed it, go back and give it a listen.
0:56.0	Before we get into today's topic, I want to say thanks to those who left me a review on iTunes.
1:01.0	We're up to 78 reviews now. Thanks to Hitch Says, who worked for
1:06.2	my dad at Teddy's Grill when he was in high school. Mike just retired to give you an idea
1:10.3	how long ago that was. Thanks also to Beastwala, to Stacy Baby 1205, James
1:18.0	the Limy, and Pretty Chan, who writes, Nola is one of my favorite cities to visit.
1:23.0	I try to visit a few times a year,
1:25.0	and this podcast gives me a taste of New Orleans when I'm not there.
1:28.0	The host is very knowledgeable.
1:30.0	I've learned so many new things
1:32.0	and gain more insight on the city that I love.
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