Monday, April 7, 2014

New Orleans, Louisiana

Focus on St. Louis Cemetery No. 1:  When founded in 1789, it was on the edge of town. Now, it's just a few blocks north of the French Quarter. What you see in the background, though, is the downtown skyline of New Orleans. Why are bodies in vaults above ground?  (1) French and Spanish tradition, and (2) high water tables. Burials still take place here, but mostly in family vaults. [2014]

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