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PLEASE HELP THE BACKSTREET CULTURAL MUSEUM PRESERVE THE HISTORY OF TREME
On June 16, 2011, the New Orleans City Council will rule on the proposal to change the historic name of the portion of St. Claude Avenue that runs through Treme to Henriette DeLille Street. The purpose is to honor DeLille, a free woman of color who, as a nun, was known for her charitable works. Most agree that she deserves further tribute. This section of St. Claude is home to the Backstreet Cultural Museum, which is recognized internationally as a center for preserving New Orleans culture. It is housed in what was formerly the Blandin Funeral Home, where services for many Treme residents and musicians were held. The proposed change to the address of the Backstreet Cultural Museum would be a burden but, more importantly, a loss to historic continuum. We would like to keep the address as a matter of pride in our history. Please contact Councilmember Kristin Gisleson-Palmer on behalf of the Backstreet Cultural Museum to let her know that you oppose changing the street name. You can do so by forwarding this email to kgpalmer@nola.gov. Feel free to add any comments of your own. The councilmember can also be reached by phone at 504-658-1030, by FAX at 504-658-1037, or by mail at City Hall, 1300 Perdido Street, Room 2W70, New Orleans, LA 70112
Thank you, Sylvester Francis Backstreet Cultural Museum 1116 St. Claude Ave. New Orleans, LA 70116 504-522-4806 |