St. Louis Cathedral-Jackson Square
Pirates Alley-The French Quarter
Classic wrot iron wrap-around
porches of The French Quarter
The world of the play is focused inside and around Stanley and Stella's apartment but it is very evident the world going on outside and how much it influences the characte
rs in the play. The natural geography of New Orleans, specifically the French Quarter is like no other. The streets are very low due to the fact the city is so far below sea level. You have to step up to get onto many of the sidewalks and into many establishments. Founded in 1718, the city itself has been around a long time.
rs in the play. The natural geography of New Orleans, specifically the French Quarter is like no other. The streets are very low due to the fact the city is so far below sea level. You have to step up to get onto many of the sidewalks and into many establishments. Founded in 1718, the city itself has been around a long time. 
It is a delight for the senses and the architecture is like no where else i've ever seen. Its signature wrap around three tiered porches equipt with wrogt iron gates and fixtures dripping with flowers only add the mystery and romance of the city.
Transportation
in the area where the play is set was chiefly streetcars. Living in a grid streets and side streets that could take you to work or any other location in your neighborhood, it was very convienient. Of course people still drove vehicles and rode trains.
Transportation
in the area where the play is set was chiefly streetcars. Living in a grid streets and side streets that could take you to work or any other location in your neighborhood, it was very convienient. Of course people still drove vehicles and rode trains. 
Busy Canal Street!
Old Absinthe House
At the heart of The French Quarter since 1807!!!
As it was in the 1940's and still is today the French Quarter district of New Orleans provides a hotbed of entertainment to quench any thirst. In the 1940's & 50's New Orleans was considered one of the most interesting cities in America,
alive with nightclub shows featuring exotic dancers, comics, risque singers, contortionists and live house bands. Along a five-block stretch, Bourbon Street is known for its 24 hour good-time buffet. Loose woman and booze that flows freely attracks many visitors. I'm sure Stanley had his fair share of nights between a hurracaine, dizzy women and good time jazz. Check out this link for a sneak peek!http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2xpbl_nouvelleorleans-french-quarter-jazz_business
http://www.frenchquarter.com/history/vintageburlesque.php
In addition to bourlesque, watering holes, smokey jazz joints and eateries swanky clubs lined the neon lit street. The 500 club, The Sho bar and The Casino Royale(pictured above) men and women dressed to impress for a night out on the town.
One of the French Quarter's claims to fame is its tempting selection of world-class resteraunts! Blanche and Stella make plans to go to Galatoires during one of Stan's poker games. This posh eatery is still in operation and has been since 1905. Others include Antoine's, it has had its doors open to entertain and delight its customers with traditional Creole favorites since 1840! Right around the corner is Tujagues(pronounced TJ's) it has been running a delightful lunch counter since 1856.
Extravegance was not always the choice of the people of the Cresent City, bowling, billiards and card games were also a popular pastime of the day.
Court Of The Two Sisters, very luxurious resteraunt in the French Quarter known for it's jazz brunch. (Speaking from expierience...it's AMAZING!)
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