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Pirate's Alley, also known as Pirates' Alley or Pirate Alley is a legendary thoroughfare in New Orleans, Louisiana.[1] new article content ... The Pirate's Alley Faulkner Society is named for the Alley because William Faulkner lived in Pirate's Alley when he wrote his first novel.[2]

Location and history[edit]

Pirate's Alley is included in a tour of the history of the Battle of New Orleans which also includes The Arsenal, Creole House, and Jackson House.[3]

Pirate Alley legends[edit]

Pirate's Alley is considered one of the most haunted areas of New Orleans' French Quarter.

Art along the old iron fence[edit]

Since 1930, artists have displayed their art along the old iron fence of Pirate's Alley.[4] Following that tradition, the New Orleans Art Association since 1980 sponsors an annual exhibition for local artists. The Pirate Alley 2019 show will be held in designated areas of the French Quarter. Pirate's Alley, Pere Antoine Alley, Royal Street, and The Cabildo Alley will be available for exhibitors.[5]

Residents of Pirate's Alley[edit]

William Faulkner,

The Alley in art, literature, and film[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "NOLA History: The Legend of Pirates Alley". GoNOLA.com. 9 November 2011. Retrieved 24 April 2019.
  2. ^ "Pirate's Alley Faulkner Society | Pirate's Alley Faulkner Society Weblog". Retrieved 24 April 2019.
  3. ^ Wegmann, Mary Ann; Star, Jenny; Museum, Louisiana State; Department, University of New Orleans History. "Battle of New Orleans: Pirate's Alley, The Arsenal, Creole House & Jackson House - Stop 5 of 10 in the Battle of New Orleans tour". New Orleans Historical. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
  4. ^ "The history of our alley". Retrieved 24 April 2019.
  5. ^ "Pirate's Alley 2019". New Orleans Art Association. Retrieved 25 April 2019.

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