Bayou St. John epub reader

New Orleans Bayou St John played a significant role in the neighborhood of the same name fueling debate over the waterway s use control and ownership for centuries Native Americans first used it as a trade route Later it became a backdoor entrance to the French Quarter for settlers As commercial use declined residents witnessed a progressive shift toward recreation By the 1870s tourist flocked to witness Marie Laveau s voodoo ceremonies The early 20th century brought two amusement parks And events like the Bayou Boogaloo music festival draw thousands of visitors Despite its many costume changes the bayou continues to be the Crescent City s most beloved waterway Author Cassie Pruyn reveals this evolving story Bayou St John A Brief History