Peristyle in City Park New Orleans
by Kathleen K Parker
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Peristyle in City Park New Orleans
Artist
Kathleen K Parker
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Photograph - Photography
Description
The Peristyle in New Orleans' City Park attracts locals and visitors alike. It is quite impressive.
New Orleans Catering writes the following description of the structure:
"The Peristyle is a magnificent Neo-Classical structure with majestic Ionic columns and is one of City Park's oldest structures. Built in 1907, the Peristyle was originally designed as a dancing pavilion. Four concrete lions, some of the most recognizable denizens of City Park, guard the Peristyle where stairs lead down to the edge of Bayou Metairie. Ducks, geese, swans swim merrily by during the day and the Peristyle is dramatically reflected into the Bayou by night. Countless dances, cocktail parties, weddings and picnics have been held in the Peristyle."
My childhood memories of the Peristyle include roller skating in it and sitting on the big concrete lions and having lunch. I also have photographed weddings there.
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August 2nd, 2014
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Comments (10)
Gary Richards
A very interesting piece of architecture for sure! KK, I can almost see you roller skating in that beautiful structure! :)
Robert McCubbin
Haven't been to that!~L
Kathleen K Parker replied:
Well, Bob, put that on your list for your next trip here. It's pretty cool! KK
Steve Harrington
A fine image of one of the many delights in City Park, kk! The clouds and reflections are lovely! :)
Jerry Fornarotto
Wow, I missed this spot in the park. Well done, L.
Kathleen K Parker replied:
Jerry, it is just down the way from Morning Call, the beignet place. Did you go there? Thanks, too, by the way! :) kk