Court of the Two Sisters Courtyard Gate Wood Print

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The Bourbon Street entrance to the courtyard of the famous Court of the Two Sisters restaurant in the historic French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana.

In 1886, Emile Angaud purchased the building where the Court of the Two Sisters is located. Emile’s daughter-in-law and her sister set up a notions shop here that they named “The Shop of the Two Sisters.” Their shop outfitted many of the city’s finest women with Mardi Gras costumes, formal gowns of the “Gay Nineties”, lace and perfumes imported from Paris. The sisters would serve tea and cakes to their favorite customers in the large courtyard beginning the tradition continued today.

During the next three decades, the property passed through seven ownerships. There are no specific records, but the notions shop is said to have been, at various times, a small bistro, a refreshment stand, and briefly, a speakeasy. Regardless, the location seems to have been a place for refreshments or a restaurant si...

I'm a travel photographer that enjoys photographing United States architecture, nature, and transportation. As the 8th photographer in 4 generations of my family, I don't remember a time when photography was not part of my life. By the time I was five years old, I was standing on a stool in the darkroom, helping my dad develop pictures. It was my job to transfer the photos from the hypo to the water bath. I went to college for interior design. After I graduated, I had a long successful career as an art buyer and designer for a large home furnishings company. In 2006, I had a significant life change. My husband became a medical traveler, and I decided to put my career on hold to tag along. In the process, I found my roots again. What...