Brennan's French Restaurant - Patio

PATIO OF BRENNAN'S FRENCH RESTAURANT 417 Royal Street, New Orleans This handsome structure and patio, one of the Vieux Carre's most interesting, was erected during the twilight of Spanish rule over Louisiana by Don Jose Faurie, a wealthy merchant. Later it housed the Louisiana Bank, first banking institution in the Louisiana Territory. Later still, it was the home of Paul Morphy, world-famous chess champion. Color photo by Grant L. Robertson ge NEW ORLEANS CITY OF ENCHANTMENT GLR-1005-5 MIRRO-KROME ® CARD BY H. S. CROCKER CO., INC., SAN FRANCISCO 94103 PUB. BY GRANT L. ROBERTSON, METAIRIE, LOUISIANA 70001