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The Uptown That Was

The Uptown That Was

Look back at the history of one of New Orleans’ most colorful neighborhoods over the last 75 years, including Tulane Stadium, the neighborhood movie theatres, such as the Prytania and the Napoleon, Audubon Park (the Swan Boat ride & “flying horses”), Dryades Street shopping area, and Valencia, a popular recreation center for some Uptown teenagers. Produced and narrated by Peggy Scott Laborde.

The Uptown That Was is a local public television program presented by WYES

The Uptown That Was

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Revisit the history of one of New Orleans' most colorful neighborhoods including Tulane St (55m 24s)

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