Metairie
Metairie by Catherine Campanella, published by Arcadia Publishing Library Editions on March 12, 2008, offers a detailed exploration of the first suburb of New Orleans. This 130-page book delves into the development of Metairie as families sought larger lots and affordable housing, tracing its origins from the early migrations westward along the Mississippi River. The narrative highlights the establishment of Jefferson Parish in 1825 and the subsequent growth of communities such as Carrolton, Jefferson, and Lafayette, providing a historical context for the suburb’s evolution.
Readers will find a comprehensive account of Metairie’s transformation throughout the years, particularly during the mid-20th century when it experienced significant growth, becoming one of Louisiana’s largest communities. The book examines the unique identity of Metairie, where many residents, despite their ties to New Orleans, embrace a distinct local history. Topics such as local history and the development of suburban life in the South are woven throughout the text, offering insights into the cultural and social dynamics that have shaped this community.
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Metairie was the first suburb of New Orleans; an outgrowth to the west by young families seeking larger lots, open air, and affordable new housing. Those suburbanites shared much in common with previous generations of New Orleanians who had migrated westward from the original town (now the French Quarter) to high land along the Mississippi River and the Metairie Ridge. When Jefferson Parish was established in 1825, it included all New Orleans faubourgs west of Felicity Street–what we now know as Uptown New Orleans. These would become the first cities in Jefferson Parish: Carrolton, Jefferson, and Lafayette. By the early 1900s, the westward expansion continued into what we now call Old Metairie and Bucktown. During the mid-20th century, Metairie boomed and is now one of the largest communities in Louisiana. While many residents consider themselves New Orleanians, even those born generations after their families moved to the suburb, Metairie has its own unique history.
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