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The Great Days of the Garden District, and the Old City of Lafayette

By Martha Ann Brett Samuel
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This work presents a richly documented local history of an independent nineteenth-century municipality and its garden suburb, tracing civic evolution, the decision to merge with a neighboring city, and daily life in its residential quarter. It combines archival research, maps, photographs, and house-by-house descriptions to record architecture, notable estates, landscaping, social customs, public institutions, and civic services. Essays and anecdotes illuminate urban growth, municipal debates, and the tastes that shaped the neighborhood. Compiled by community contributors to benefit a local school, the volume also serves as a guide for visitors and as a visual record of a vanished urban landscape.

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Martha Ann Brett Samuel

Martha Ann Brett Samuel was an American author known for her work that captures the essence of Southern culture and history. Her notable book, "The Great Days of the Garden District, and the Old City of Lafayette," offers a vivid portrayal of the Garden District in New Orleans and the historical significance of Lafayette. Through her writing, Samuel provides readers with a glimpse into the rich heritage and charm of these locales, contributing to the literary landscape of regional American history.

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