Hold My Sweet Tea
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Hold My Sweet Tea
Ep. 6-Deadly Women of Gallatin Street: A Tale of Grime and Crime
Gallatin Street's infamy predates the more known Storyville, revealing a darker side of New Orleans history filled with crime, survival, and formidable women. The episode dives deep into the contrasting narratives of poverty and resilience, exploring the lives of those who shaped the lawless streets and the impact they left behind.
• Exploration of Gallatin Street’s historical significance
• Living conditions and social dynamics of the area
• The corruption of law enforcement and consequences for residents
• The rise of female criminals like the Live Oak Gang
• Anecdotes of notorious figures and their violent encounters
• Transition to Storyville and its implications on Gallatin Street
• Reflection on the lingering legacy of Gallatin Street in modern New Orleans
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Marinello, Nick, Brothels of Antebellum New Orleans, June 23, 2009, Tulane University News, www.news.tulane.edu/news/brothels-antebellum-new-Orleans , accessed Feb. 15, 2025
Ghost City Tours, www.ghostcitytours.com/new-orleans/haunted-places/haunted-gallatin-street/ , accessed Feb 16, 2025
Karst, James, Gallatin Street, once, New Orleans' most dangerous with 'crime and depravity in every inch', Nola.com/The Times Picayune, www.nola.com/entertainment_life/vintage/gallatin-street-once-new-orleans-most-dangerous-with-crime-and-depravity-in-every-inch/article , accessed Feb 16, 2025
https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/vintage/gallatin-street-once-new-orleans-most-dangerous-with-crime-and-depravity-in-every-inch/article_3140df02-0c46-5f4b-8893-b33b5bf0aec8.html
Photo Credit:
View of Gallatin Street in the 1930s, shortly before demolition, public domain, photo from WPA, retrieved Feb 21. 2025