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Friday, July 11, 2008

The Picayune's Guide to New Orleans

The Picayune's Guide to New Orleans: "City Hall which stands at the corner of Lafayette and St Charles Street overlooking the square The hall was erected in 1850 and is an imitation of the Temple of Minerva on the Acropolis at Athens It is built of marble The noble Ionic portico with its beautiful columns is very imposing The pediment is ornamented by a bas relief of Justice surmounted by figures emblematic of Commerce and Manufacture A spacious marble hall extends the entire length of the building To the left of the entrance are the Mayor"
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