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01-MAR-2011 Jola Dziubinska

Cathedral And Gen. Jackson Memorial

New Orleans, Louisiana

The Cathedral-Basilica of St. Louis King of France is the oldest Catholic cathedral in continual use in the United States.
The cornerstone of a new church (on the site of the previous one, destroyed in the Great New Orleans Fire) was laid in 1789 and the building was completed in 1794.
In 1793 Saint Louis Church was elevated to cathedral rank as the See of the Diocese of New Orleans, making it one of the oldest cathedrals in the United States.
In 1819 a central tower with the clock and bell was added.
A memorial to General Andrew Jackson, hero of the Battle for New Orleans in 1812, was set up on February 8, 1856, by sculptor Clark Mills.

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Chris Cox10-May-2011 00:20
Jola, this photo has an excellent perspective to it that you don't see too often.
Excellent photo, perspective, details, and color. Looks like it was a beautiful March day!
Buz Kiefer29-Mar-2011 22:59
Beautiful. Vote.
Faye White11-Mar-2011 19:57
This is a superb shot! I've been there and it's not easy to get a good shot, but you nailed it!
laine11-Mar-2011 18:34
Looks like a perfect day for your tour of the city. A lovely shot,Jola
Guest 11-Mar-2011 18:01
A wonderful composition. Great work.
zyziza11-Mar-2011 17:28
Agree with Gérard.
Gerard Koehl11-Mar-2011 17:12
Cette composition est magistrale. V
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