User:Mariocartlover/Prytania Street
 Prytania Street Corner | |
| Former name(s) | Rue du Prytanee |
|---|---|
| Namesake | Prytaneum - hearth in Greek village dedicated to Hera |
| Maintained by | City of New Orleans Department of Public Works |
| Length | 3.5 mi (5.6 km) |
| Location | New Orleans |
| West end | Exposition Blvd |
| East end | Lower Garden District |
| Construction | |
| Commissioned | 1860 |
| Construction start | 1861 |
| Completion | 1861 |
Prytania Street (Pra-tan-yuh) is a street located in New Orleans, Louisiana. Though, at first, it was a street for horses and mules, it had a streetcar line from 1894 -1932.[1] Currently, Prytania Street spans along the Lower Garden District all the way to Audubon Park. It is parallel to Pitt Street and Perrier Street and runs through General Taylor Street, St. Charles, and many more prominent streets in New Orleans. The street contains various venues such as restaurants, hotels, schools, a hospital and the Mural.
Attractions
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Hospital
[edit]Touro Infirmary, New Orleans’ third top hospital, is located on this street. In 1852, a man named Judah Touro purchased a building, and made it into a small hospital.[2] He died two years later, and as a result, the building was named after him.[2] Over the next century, Touro Infirmary increased in size, opened a Nursing School, aided in the treated patients infected with Spanish Flu, and they officially established a Foundation.[2] In 2009, they opened an Art Center, they became known for their successful birth deliveries, and they partnered with LCMC Health. [2] In 2015, they further expanded into Universities and other Health centers, and in 2018 their Cancer Care Program was one of sixteen programs to be nationally recognized for their contributions towards cancer research. [2]
Theater
[edit]Though Prytania Theater first started in 1915 (during World War I), 1927 is when they moved to Prytania Street. [3] During World War II, it was held as an information source because not many people had a TV.[3] During the 1970's, other big cinemas were starting to affect their flow of income because of the new movies they were showing and because the crowds were attracted to a more spacious environment.[3] As a result, the theater started to face have some financial problems. [3] Prytania theater started to work on catering to the younger adult audiences' needs, so they played movies, film, and TV shows during the night time because that is when most people wanted to watch movies.[3] Because Prytania theater was able to keep afloat and sell to their target audience, they have moved past that stage and are now the longest running theater in New Orleans.[3] Currently, they host popular movies such as Godzilla vs. Kong, Nobody, Six Minutes to Midnight, etc.[4]
Other Attractions
[edit]Prytania' s restaurants are known for allowing their guests to enjoy authentic New Orleans food and music. Popular restaurants include: a Spanish owned restaurant called Costera, The Prytania Bar, August Moon Chinese Restaurant, Commander's Palace, Madison Beerier Bed and Breakfast, and Sully Mansion Bed and Breakfast. There are two wine stores called The Wine Seller and Prytania Wine and Spirits. A popular ice-cream shop called Creole Creamery is located on this street. .
New Orleans-founded hotels such as the Margaret Place, Creole Gardens, Garden District Hotel Collection, The Prytania Park Hotel, St. Charles, and the Guest House were founded on Prytania.
Schools like Louise S. McGhee School (an all girl private school) and Sophia B, Wright Charter School are both located on Prytania. Both are known for their focus on rigorous courses and college preparatory programs.
Recently, a Mural was dedicated to the Black Lives Matter Movement on Prytania. Popular locations include Basin Street Records, La Crepe Nanou, Briggs – Staub house, Our Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Chapel, New Orleans women’s Opera Guild House, and New Orleans String Quartet.
Street Line
[edit]A Prytania Street Car Line created in the 1860s was at first, created as a road for mules and horses, but as population increased, buses were used instead. Finally on September 15, 1894 Prytania Street's Street Line was officially electrified and was sustained by the "Prytanias", a famous car service. As cars became more popular, streetcars were being less used and as a result, they canceled Prytania' s Street Car Line October 1st, 1932. [1]
References
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- ^ a b Straughan, Frank. "Prytania Streetcar Line". New Orleans Historical. Retrieved 2021-04-01.
- ^ a b c d e "Touro Timeline - Touro Infirmary". Touro. Retrieved 2021-04-02.
- ^ a b c d e f Miller, Greg; Steckler, Melissa; Serota, Zachary; O'Dwyer, Kathryn; editor. "Prytania Theatre". New Orleans Historical. Retrieved 2021-04-02.
{{cite web}}:|last5=has generic name (help) - ^ "Prytania Theatres at Canal Place - movie times & tickets". prytaniacanalplace.com. Retrieved 2021-04-02.