6th Ward of New Orleans

The boundary to down-river or "lower" side (to the north east in this case) is Esplanade Avenue, across which is the 7th Ward.

Continuing inland, beyond a flood wall is the French Market and the old New Orleans Mint building, now a museum.

Cabrini Park is a piece of public green space here in the city's oldest urban neighborhood.

The Ward continues back along Esplanade Ridge, developed by the city's Creole communities in the 19th century, including elegant old mansions along Esplanade, one of which was the residence of Edgar Degas during the time he stayed with his relatives in the city.

Just back from Broad St. is the former home of jazz musician Paul Mares, where the New Orleans Rhythm Kings rehearsed while they were in town.