708 Carondelet

 

New Orleans Times-Democrat, 8 Sep 1901

In prior posts I have written about my great-grandfather Harry O'Brien's time in New Orleans, where he attended Soule College, played music in jazz clubs and married a first wife. During his time there, Harry lived at 708 Carondelet, a home close to the Mississippi River and nearby theatres. Above is an entry from the New Orleans Times-Democrat newspaper, announcing the sale of furniture at the house, including an upright concert grand piano. From other news clippings, the home at 12 bedrooms and was well furnished.

New Orleans Times-Democrat, 4 Sep 1898.

It isn't clear from the records I have when Margaret Barba acquired the house. In the 1900 US Census she was in Birmingham, Alabama with her children, working as a dressmaker. By early 1906, the home was being advertised with rooms for rent, some at the rate of $1 per night.

Family history blogging has been slow the past few months. I am trying to write more during in the month of December.