Old Man River

Old Man River is a work of art in , . Old Man River is situated nearby to the amusement ride , as well as near .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Jackson Square and Woldenberg Park.

Park
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, formerly the Place d'Armes or Plaza de Armas, is a historic park in the of , . It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1960, for its central role in the city's history, and as the site where in 1803 Louisiana was made United States territory pursuant to the Louisiana Purchase.

Park
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is a park in , . It was created in the late 1980s on land that had been occupied by old wharves and warehouses along the , in the upper , first opening as a park in October 1989. is situated 510 feet southeast of Old Man River.

Museum
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, originally called "Casa Capitular", is a historical building in New Orleans, Louisiana. Originally the seat of Spanish colonial city hall, the building now forms part of the Louisiana State Museum. is situated 900 feet northwest of Old Man River.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include French Market and French Quarter.

Neighborhood
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The is a market and series of commercial buildings spanning six blocks in the of , . Founded as a Native American trading post predating European colonization, the market is the oldest of its kind in the United States.

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The is the oldest and most famous and visited neighborhood of . It was laid out in French and Spanish colonial times in the 18th century.

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The is the part of similar to what many cities call "Downtown". Just "up" from the is the CBD. Like many other large American cities, this area has skyscrapers and modern office towers housing cooperate and regional offices; however some interesting 19th-century architecture is also preserved.

Old Man River

Latitude
29.95546° or 29° 57′ 20″ north
Longitude
-90.06262° or 90° 3′ 45″ west
Inception
1991
Open location code
76XFXW4P+5X
Open­Street­Map ID
node 4716946891
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­artwork
Open­Street­Map attribute
artwork_type=­statue
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