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Bbc: Fixing New Orleans' Thin Grey Line
An October, 2005, update on the reconstruction of the devastated New Orleans levees. The levees failed during Hurricane Katrina causing the city of New Orleans to flood.
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Flooded New Orleans
Graphic and photographic slideshow that shows how the failed New Orleans levees are repaired.
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Bbc: Hard Task of Draining New Orleans
September, 2005, article tracing the draining of the flooded New Orleans and the repairing of the levee system devastated by Hurricane Katrina.
CNN
Cnn: Hurricane Katrina: Rebuilding
Impressive interactive web page that has a great deal of information on Hurricane Katrina. Information on this site includes graph of population changes, updates on the status of housing, schools, utilities, and the status of New Orleans...
BBC
Bbc: Mapping the Destruction: Levee Repair
Graphic and photographic slideshow that shows how the failed New Orleans levees are repaired.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Mahalia Jackson
Learn about the " Queen of Gospel", New Orleans born singer Mahalia Jackson.
The Washington Post
The Gulf Coast in Katrina's Wake
This vivid look at New Orleans and the surrounding areas truly gets to the core of the destruction imposed by Hurricane Katrina. A graphic overview, panoramic photographs, and short videos are just a few of the amazing resources offered...
CNN
Cnn: New Orleans Evacuations Under Way
The federal government begins to evacuate those displaced by Hurricane Katrina to other parts of the country, including Texas, as the conditions on the Gulf Coast continue to deteriorate after Hurricane Katrina. Report is from September,...
CNN
Cnn: Ninth Ward, Six Months Later
Captivating photo slideshow that shows a section of New Orleans six months after Hurricane Katrina. The damage in the photos is obvious.
BBC
Bbc News: Hurricane Rita: The Impact
Find out about the impact of Hurricane Rita on the Gulf Coast. Find a map of the path of the hurricane, satellite photo, graphic of New Orleans levee, information on the oil industry, and more.
BBC
Bbc: Homes Pledge for Katrina Victims
BBC News reports on the Hurricane Katrina response as well as the continued search and rescue of New Orleans that continues. Report also includes a report of the discovery of victims found in a hospital. Photographic essay and a video...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Vicinity of New Orleans, 1872
A map from 1872 of the vicinity of New Orleans. "New Orleans, now the capital of the state of Louisiana, is on the E. bank of the Mississippi River, 105 miles from its mouth, by the river's course. It was first settled by the French in...
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Etc: Maps Etc: From New Orleans to the Gulf, 1862
A map of the Mississippi River from New Orleans and Lake Pontchartrain to the mouth on the Gulf of Mexico. The map shows the location of Forts Jackson and St. Philip, two Confederate forts essential to the protection of New Orleans,...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: New Orleans, 1901
A city plan from 1901 of New Orleans showing the major streets, neighboring municipalities, and the proximity of Lake Pontchartrain and Mississippi River.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: New Orleans, 1919
A map from 1919 of the vicinity of New Orleans and the Mississippi Delta showing the State capital of Baton Rouge, neighboring towns, railroads, lakes, rivers, and coastal features of the region.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: New Orleans, 1862
A map of New Orleans and the Mississippi Delta at the time of the American Civil War, showing the railroads in the area, and the strategic Confederate forts St. Philip and Jackson. These forts were a first line of defense for the city...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Plan of New Orleans, 1903
A plan from 1903 of the city of New Orleans, showing roads, the Mississippi River, and important landmarks. Landmarks indicated on the map include the: City Hall, Custom House, Mint, U.S. Courts, U.S. Marine Hospital, St. Louis...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Environs of New Orleans, 1903
A map from 1903 of the Mississippi Delta region showing the site of New Orleans, Lake Pontchartrain, Lake Borgne, and the course of the Mississippi River through the bird's-foot delta to the Gulf of Mexico.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Vicinity of New Orleans, 1916
A map from 1916 of the Mississippi River Delta from New Orleans and Lake Pontchartrain to the mouth of the river on the Gulf of Mexico. The map shows railroads, swamp lands, navigation lights, and water depths in fathoms. The 3, 10, 20,...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: New Orleans and Vicinity, 1909
A city plan from 1909 of New Orleans showing the major streets, canals, railroads, neighboring municipalities, major landmarks, and the proximity of Lake Pontchartrain and Mississippi River.
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Etc: Maps Etc: Battle of New Orleans, January 8, 1815
A map of the area around the Mississippi Delta and western Florida showing the battle site near New Orleans during the War of 1812. Although no territory was gained after the war, conditions were set in place for the cession of Florida...
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in La: United States Mint, New Orleans Branch
An image of the United States Mint, New Orleans Branch.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in La: New Orleans Cotton Exchange Building
An image of the New Orleans Cotton Exchange Building.
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The French Quarter of New Orleans
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Famous Landmarks of Louisiana - The French Quarter of New Orleans."
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