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Congo Square in New Orleans (Paperback)
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Congo Square in New Orleans (Paperback)
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Once called the Place de Negres, Congo Square fostered the growth
of jazz and modern dance, while boosting the local economy. Nestled
at the foot of the New Orleans Municipal Auditorium on Rampart
Street, just outside the French Quarter, the Square is an iconic
component of the city. This insightful examination details the
history of the area from its roots in the French Colonial period to
the present day. Sections of the book discuss Congo Square's origin
as a public market, which began to take shape in the 1740s and
1750s. Because slaves were exempt from work on Sundays, they
gathered along the edge of the City Commons to sell goods. This
also became the site for the Congo Circus, which featured
carousels, acrobats, and other amusements. The author also notes
the factors that brought an end to Congo Square activities,
including competition from the Treme Market, the 1834 construction
of a parish prison nearby, and the prohibition of public dances in
1856. The book includes a map depicting the plan for Congo Square;
drawings of such instruments as a congaa and an ogororo, which were
used during the public gatherings; and illustrations of the
dancers. In-depth explanations accompany each drawing.
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