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          Synopsis of Ordinances, 1841-1937


Subjects beginning with letter P

Main Heading Subheading1 Subheading2 Ordinance Number & Series Date Synopsis Notes
Park Rules

3121 OS 1856 Unlawful to carry away any earth from streets, parks, or commons. Article I, Section 16.
Park Rules

7086 AS 1881 Prohibiting injury to trees, statues, benches, flowers, etc., in public parks, and prohibiting political and public meetings, within limits, also ball playing, vending, artillery firing, etc. See also 11019 CS.
Park Rules

294 NCS 1900 Making it unlawful to kill lbirds in parks or squares. Also to trap wild song birds in parks or squares. See 1979 NCS. See 9797 CS.
Park Rules

487 CCS 1913 Prohibiting selling liquor in Audubon or City Park. See also 7745 NCS.
Park Rules

4221 CCS 1917 Making it unlawful to play music in parks, squres, etc., without permit.
Park Rules

5116 CCS 1918 Making it unlawful to catch, kill or have in possession any fish, fishing poles, lines etc., without approval of Park Commissioner.
Park Rules

5747 CCS 1920 Prohibiting the playing of baseball, football, racquette, etc., except where designated.
Park Rules

7090 CCS 1922 Establishing a Parking Commission. Amending 1945 CCS - providing for the appointment of a Commission to plant, maintain and care for trees, etc.
Park Rules

7614 CCS 1923 Making it unlawful to feed animal, birds, etc., in the Zoo. See 9797 CS - Rules covering Audubon Park.
Park Rules

7823 CCS 1924 Prohibiting peddling in West End Shore Park.
Park Rules

14098 CCS 1934 Creating a New Orleans Parkway Commission to consist of 9 members who shall have power to plant, maintain and care for trees, shrubs, flowers, etc. in all highways, public square and places of the City of New Orleans. See also 1945 CCS and 5818 NCS. See also 7090 CCS.
Parks and Squares Alcee Fortier Park
9356 CCS 1926 Dedicating ground bounded by Esplanade Avenue, Grand Route St. John and Mystery Street as a small park.
Parks and Squares Algiers Park



See Playgrounds
Parks and Squares Amelia Park
3825 NCS 1906 Dedicating a portion of ground bounded by St. Charles Avenue, Prytania, Amelia and Antonine Streets as Amelia Park.
Parks and Squares Annunciation Square
299 OS 1865 Requiring owners to enclose with fence six feet in height. See also 304 CS - requiring Commissioner to take charge of Annunciation Park, along with other public squares and parks.
Parks and Squares Aquatic Park
14086 CCS 1934 Designating as an Aquatic Park, and creating a commission therefor, that portion of Bayou St. John between Esplanade Avenue and North Hagan Avenue.
Parks and Squares Audubon Park
487 CCS
Prohibiting the sale of spiritous, alcoholic, vinous or malt liquors in Audubon and City Parks.
Parks and Squares Audubon Park
7195 AS 1881 Placing Upper City Park in charge of Commissioners for the purpose of improving, defining the powers of said Commissioners, etc.
Parks and Squares Audubon Park
452 CS 1883 Providing for the erection of a suitable building in the grounds of Upper City Park for use as a Horticultural Hall, and granting use of the park to the World's Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition from 1883 to 1885.
Parks and Squares Audubon Park
1124 CS 1885 Extending the use of the park to the World's Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition for 12 months, from May 31st, 1885.
Parks and Squares Audubon Park
1382 CS 1885 Transferring privilege granted to the World's Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition of the free use of Upper City Park, to the North, Central and South American Esposition.
Parks and Squares Audubon Park
1864 CS 1886 Changing the name of Upper City Park to be hereafter known as "Audubon Park" See 1806 CS providing for a Board of Commissioners for "Upper City Park and St. Charles Avenue and 3529 CS providing for improvement.
Parks and Squares Audubon Park
2884 CS 1888 To provide for the holding of an election to levy a special tax for the construction of Audubon Park.
Parks and Squares Audubon Park
3599 CS 1889 Receiving all the paid City Park Notes secured by Mortgage on the Foucher Tract, of which Audubon Park forms a part, and executing an Act of Release.
Parks and Squares Audubon Park
9797 CS 1894 Establishing rules for the governing of Audubon Park. Sections 2 to 11 gives list of numerous restrictions and prohibitions. See Park Rules.
Parks and Squares Audubon Park
1643 NCS 1903 Amending Ord. 3273 CS (Fire limits) to exclude Audubon Park.
Parks and Squares Audubon Park
2256 NCS 1904 Dedicating ground on Walnut Street, St. Charles Avenue, and Felicia Street as addition to Audubon Park.
Parks and Squares Audubon Park
2236 CCS 1915 To carry into effect Act 191 of the General Assembly of 1914, by creating a commission of 24 citizens to administer the affairs of Audubon Park, and authorizing the issue of $100,000.00 of bonds for improvement.
Parks and Squares Beauregard Place
8959 CS 1894 Dedicating neutral ground of Nashville Avenue from Water Street to Claiborne Street as Beauregard Place.
Parks and Squares Beauregard Square
7351 CS 1893 Changing the name of "Congo Square" to Beauregard Square. Location N. Rampart, Orleans, St. Ann and St Claude Streets. Transferred as a playground by Ord. 3576 CCS.
Parks and Squares Beauregard Square in the Fourth District
5919 OS 1862 Changing the name of Fillmore Square in the 4th District to Beauregard Square.
Parks and Squares Behrman Memorial Park
9859 CCS 1927 Dedicating squares 1, 2 and 4 of Florence Park, Algiers, as Behrman Memorial Park in honor of Martin Behrman. Donated by Elias Pailet. Amended by 10125 CCS to meet with the approval of the City Engineer by revising blue prints. See 11114 CCS awarding contract for construction of the Behrman Memorial to Thos. Brockman, and 11596 CCS appropriating $2900.00 for care and maintenance.
Parks and Squares Broadmoor
1714 CCS 1914 Accepting proffered dedication by the N. O. Realty and Investment Co. of a triangle of ground known as "Broadmoor" bounded by Vincent, Dupre and Broad Streets, as a public park.
Parks and Squares Circus Square



See "Congo Square".
Parks and Squares City Park
2115 OS 1855 Instructing the Chief of Police to detail one man to prevent the distruction of trees on property belonging to the city on Metairie Ridge, known as City Park.
Parks and Squares City Park
3860 OS 1858 Authorizing contract for the fencing of City Park on Metairie Road, also the building of a keeper's Lodge. A news item in the Daily Picayune of April 20th, 1858, page 2, column 4, refers to this as Metairie Ridge Park.
Parks and Squares City Park
4083 OS 1858 Providing for the election of a caretaker for City Park, his salary and duties.
Parks and Squares City Park
45 AS 1870 Carrying into effect Act of the Legislature of 1870, authorizing the city to levy a tax on real estate to establish "a New Orleans Park". See also 643 AS.
Parks and Squares City Park
4021 AS 1877 Abolishing the Board of Commissioners of "the New Orleans Park", and conferring control to the City Council. See Act 87 of the Legislature of 1877, also Ordinance No. 7219 AS.
Parks and Squares City Park Extension
13735 CCS
Directing plans for the dredging of a canal or canals in the City Park Extension, and the building of roadways. City Welfare Workers to do the road work.
Parks and Squares City Park Extension
13799 CCS
Accepting bid for the excavating of borrow pit and building embankment in City Park Extension.
Parks and Squares City Park Extension
10180 CCS 1928 Ratifying the purchase of property known as City Park Extension, from the New Orleans Land Company, contracted for in 1925. See also 2355 NCS, 2503 NCS and 4831 CCS authorizing purchase of Country Club property.
Parks and Squares City Park Extension
14530 CCS 1937 Providing for the removal of the Mullens Shipyard from the west bank of Bayou St. John at the intersection of Esplanade Avenue.
Parks and Squares Claiborne Street Park
3579 OS 1857 Authorizing the leveling and grading of two squares of the neutral ground in Claiborne Street between Canal and Common for public park. See 1844 CS.
Parks and Squares Clark Place
14740 CS 1897 On Philip Street between Liberty and Franklin Streets, changed from Philip Park to Clark Place. See also 14502 CS.
Parks and Squares Clay Square



See Playgrounds
Parks and Squares Clay Square
1186 Ordinance Book, City of Lafayette - 1846-1852 Providing that the public square purchased from Mollard and Armstead be named in honor of Henry Clay. See also 414 OS requesting specifications for a wood fence and an iron railing to enclose Clay Square; also 1970 OS authorizing the planting of trees, and 4107 OS and 3917 OS awarding contract for placing the iron railing.
Parks and Squares Cleveland Park
3255 NCS 1905 Amending and re-enacting 1844 CS, 8836 CS, and 9836 CS, setting apart and designating neutral ground on Claiborne Street from Canal to Julia Streets, and the triangle at corner of Tulane and Claiborne, as Cleveland Park. See Playgrounds.
Parks and Squares Coliseum Park
1347 OS
Setting aside two squares of ground bounded by Race, Camp and Coliseum Streets as part of Park.
Parks and Squares Coliseum Park
1414 OS
Providing for a granite base and railing.
Parks and Squares Coliseum Park
1504 OS
Pertaining to the matter of assessments in the laying out of Coliseum Park. See also 1507 OS and 1892 OS.
Parks and Squares Coliseum Park
5251 OS
Authority to enclose Robin Street, from Camp to Coliseum as part of park.
Parks and Squares Coliseum Park
5430 OS
Directing City Surveyor to have park filled and graded.
Parks and Squares Coliseum Park
736 OS
Directing walks be curbed and filled.
Parks and Squares Coliseum Park
364 OS 1852 Instructing the City Surveyor to fill and grade to the proper level, and to place boxes around trees.
Parks and Squares Congo Square
7126 AS 1881 Providing for the appointment of Commissioners of Congo Square. See "Beauregard" also "Place de Arms".
Parks and Squares Congo Square
7136 AS 1881 Providing that the Place de Armes be placed in charge of Commissioners for the purpose of improving this square and the Avenue Ramparts. No location is stated except the "Avenue Ramparts". See also 4802 OS - "Place de Armes".
Parks and Squares Congo Square
Council Proceedings February 8, 1853 These proceedings ordain that the square formerly known as Congo Square later changed to Place de Armes and located between Rampart, St. Claude, St. Peter and St. Ann Streets, be donated to the State of Louisiana upon condition that the State Capitol be built thereon.
Parks and Squares Congo Square
New Orleans Bee July 17, 1857 This news item mentions that the square now called Place de Armes was formerly called Congo Square. Thus it appears that this square was known by both names at that time, as note Ord. 7126 AS referring to Congo Square, and 7136 AS referring to Place de Armes.
Parks and Squares Congo Square
Louisiana Courrier October 15, 1850 It would appear from this news item that about 1850 it was decided to discontinue the practice of firing salutes and drilling soldiers in the Place de Armes (Jackson Square) and transfer these activities to Congo or Circus Square, thus making the Congo Square the Place de Armes (Place de Arms). Louisiana Courrier, P. 3, Col. 1.
Parks and Squares Danneel Place
3740 NCS 1906 Donated by Rudolph Dannell. Bounded by St. Charles, Octavia, Rampart and Joseph Streets. See 3905 NCS creating Board of Commissioners.
Parks and Squares De Soto Place
12525 CS 1896 Created from triangle at Esplanade Avenue and De Soto Street. Donated to the City by L. A. Jung. See Ord. 12516 CS.
Parks and Squares Douglas Square



See Shakespeare Park.
Parks and Squares Duconge Place
9107 CS 1894 Across the river between Clesi Place and Aurora Plantation.
Parks and Squares Fillmore Park


See Beauregard Square. Fourth District.
Parks and Squares Fisher's Place



See Sunshine Park.
Parks and Squares Florence Park (Algiers)


See Behrman Memorial. See also 10126 CCS approving plans of subdivision and accept - streets and neutral grounds.
Parks and Squares Flower Park



See Walter C. Flower Park.
Parks and Squares Fountainbleau Park
4325 CCS 1917 Dedicating that portion of Broad Place bounded by lower side of Martha Street, lake side of Broad Place, the upper Foucher Line, and the roadway of Fountainbleau Drive as Fountainbleau Park.
Parks and Squares Galvez Avenue Park
809 NCS 1901 Neutral ground of Galvez Street from Julia Street to Toulouse Street. See 1901 NCS accepting bid for improvements.
Parks and Squares Gentilly Park
5389 NCS 1908 Created from triangle of Gentilly Avenue and Frenchmen Street.
Parks and Squares Gilmore Park
2135 NCS 1903 Designating as Gilmor Park property on Laurel Street at the intersection of State Street.
Parks and Squares Hall of Fame, Outdoor



See "Memorial Park".
Parks and Squares Hamilton Square



See Palmer Park.
Parks and Squares Harmony Park



See Playgrounds.
Parks and Squares Hurst Place
12062 CS 1896 Neutral ground of Nashville Avenue between Constance and Patton Streets.
Parks and Squares Jackson Square
296 OS 1852 Providing that Jackson Square in the Second District be kept open until 10 o'clock PM from the first of May to the first of November each year. See also 4066 OS - providing that the gates be closed and locked at gunfire. See also 4589 AS under "Federal Buildings" which refers to Jackson Square as bounded by Esplanade Avenue, Barracks, and Levee Streets and the Public Road. (In 1835).
Parks and Squares Jackson Square
2017 OS 1855 Directing the Surveyor to make the necessary filling in Jackson Square to give proper slope for the base of the proposed Jackson Monument. See also 4210 OS - providing for the placing of an iron railing around Jackson Monument.
Parks and Squares Jamison Square
7728 CS
Neutral ground on Howard Avenue from Dryades to Baronne Street to be known as Jamison Square.
Parks and Squares Jefferson Park
11924 CS 1896
See Murray Park.
Parks and Squares Johnson Park



See Lewis Johnson Park.
Parks and Squares Keller Park



See Playgrounds.
Parks and Squares Kennedy Place
6098 NCS 1909 Created from square bounded by Ursuline, Bell, Lopez and Rendon Streets. See 5588 NCS authorizing purchase of triangle.
Parks and Squares Kruttschnitt Place
3820 NCS 1906 Created from triangle of N. Dorgenois, Bell Street, and Bayou Road. See 3900 NCS creating a Board of Commissioners.
Parks and Squares Lafayette Square
2173 AS 1873 Instructing the Administrator of Police to remove the iron railings and gates of Lafayette Square. See also file on Henry Clay in "History and Biography" re status of Clay in Lafayette Square.
Parks and Squares Lafon



See "Thomy Lafon Park".
Parks and Squares Lawrence Square
8672 CS 1894 Authorizing plans and specifications for the improvement of Lawrence Square, bounded by Napoleon Avenue, Magazine, Camp and Berlin Streets. See 3025 NCS dedicating to Uptown Library Branch.
Parks and Squares Lee Circle



See "History and Biography" under caption "Robert E. Lee".
Parks and Squares Lewis Johnson Park
7118 NCS 1911 Created from two squares of ground in front of the Water Purification Plant. Named in honor of Lewis Johnson, President of the Sewerage & Water Board.
Parks and Squares Liberty Street Park
2743 NCS 1904 Granting permission to the Widow P. Nagel to establish a park at 2220 S. Liberty Street to use for lawn parties.
Parks and Squares Lima Square (Algiers)
7531 CCS 1923
See Playgrounds.
Parks and Squares Lincoln Park
1260 NCS 1902 Ordinance granting to establish - in square bounded by Carrollton Avenue, Short, Olleander and Forshey Streets.
Parks and Squares Louisiana Avenue Park
4746 NCS 1907 Created from neutral ground of Louisiana Avenue between Freret Street and Claiborne Avenue.
Parks and Squares Louisiana Park
4273 NCS 1906 Created from a portion of Louisiana Avenue between Laurel and Tchoupitoulas Streets.
Parks and Squares Magazine Park
13615 CS 1897 Located between Magazine Street, Magazine Place, St. Mary Street, and Felicity Road.
Parks and Squares Mc Carty's Square
4466 OS 1859 Providing that lots 5, 8, and 9 in property known as Mc Carty's, be reserved as a public school site, and that portion known as "McCarty's Square" be reserved as a public square (Mc Carty's Plantation acquired through the McDonogh estate.) See also 4513 OS and 4521 OS. See also 5343 CCS granting permission to erect a memorial to World War Veterans.
Parks and Squares Mc Carty's Square
4584 OS 1859 Authorizing a wooden railing around McCarty's Square. See also 5383 CS - authorizing Commissioners for Mc Carty's Square.
Parks and Squares Mc Donogh Place
2252 CS 1887 Located at St. Charles Avenue at Toledano Street. Accepting donation of Mc Donogh Place and providing for its government as a public square. See Times-Picayune 5/5/38 - unveiling of Bronze Statue of John Mc Donogh.
Parks and Squares Memorial Park
14493 CCS
Dedicating the neutral ground on Canal Boulevard from City Park Avenue to Robert E. Lee Boulevard as an "Out-door Hall of Fame" to perpetuate the memory of citizens whose accomplishments have been outstanding in social, civic or economic welfare. See also 14183 CCS - Wedell Park.
Parks and Squares Milneburg Park



See Playgrounds.
Parks and Squares Morris Park



See Shakespeare Park.
Parks and Squares Murray Park
11924 CS 1896 Located at Napolleon Avenue between Tchoupitoulas and Water Streets. Name changed from Jefferson Park. See 9689 CS.
Parks and Squares New Orleans City Park Improvement Asso.
14245 CCS
Providing for exchange of land with W. H. McFaddedn for square 868 in the 2nd District.
Parks and Squares New Orleans City Park Improvement Asso.
14246 CCS
Providing that the Improvement Asso. make 99 year lease of above property to W. H. McFadden.
Parks and Squares New Orleans City Park Improvement Asso.
14479 CCS
Authorizing the Mayor to enter into contract with the Board of Levee Commissioners, the City Park Improvement Association, and J. F. Dupuy for the removal of the Dupuy Shipyard.
Parks and Squares New Orleans City Park Improvement Asso.
14550 CCS
Accepting donation and dedication from the N. O. City Park Improvement Association, two lots of ground in Sq. 870, 2nd District.
Parks and Squares New Orleans City Park Improvement Asso.
14551 CCS
Accepting donation and dedication from the N. O. City Park Improvement Association, a certain tract of ground in square 870, 2nd District.
Parks and Squares New Orleans City Park Improvement Asso.
5650 CCS
Providing for the sale of a site to the Delgado Trades School - proceeds to go to the Improvement Association.
Parks and Squares New Orleans City Park Improvement Asso.
5547 CS 1891 Intrusting to the N. O. City Park Improvement Association the management and control of the Lower City Park of Metairie Road.
Parks and Squares New Orleans City Park Improvement Asso.
2535 NCS 1904 Proposing the creation of a parkway drive between City Park and Audubon Park, outlining the route.
Parks and Squares New Orleans Park



See City Park.
Parks and Squares Newcomb Place
2296 NCS 1904 Dedicating ground between Ninth and Harmony Streets at the intersection of Camp Street in honor of Mrs. Josephine L. Newcomb, foundress of H. Sophie Newcomb College. See 2473 NCS - accepting donation from B. Mark of adjoining piece of ground. See also 6732 NCS providing for neutral ground at Ninth and Harmony Streets.
Parks and Squares Newman Park
8634 CS 1894 Triangle formed by Prytania, Urania and Felicity Streets, donated by Charles Newman and neighbors, dedicated as Newman Park. See 7043 CS.
Parks and Squares O'Connor Recreation Park
2293 NCS 1904 Created from portion of the Old Police Jail by extending S. Robertson Street from Perrilliate to Cypress Streets. Named in honor of Councilman Charles O'Connor.
Parks and Squares Out-Door Hall of Fame



See "Memorial Park".
Parks and Squares Palmer Park
1322 NCS 1902 Changing the name of Hamilton Square bounded by Carrollton Avenue, Sycamore, Dublin and Mobile Streets, to Palmer Park. See also page 62 Book C - Carrollton Council Proceedings.
Parks and Squares Parkerson Place
5219 CS 1891 Location Terpsichore Street between Prytania and Coliseum Streets. Appointing a commission to take charge of the beautifying of Parkerson Place. Dedicated in 1888 by ordiance 2924 CS in honor of the leader of the Young Men's Democratic Association.
Parks and Squares Philip Park
14740 CS

See Clark Place.
Parks and Squares Place de Armes
4802 OS 1859 Directing the Surveyor to pave all walks in the Place de Armes with shells or cement. See Jackson Square also Congo Square.
Parks and Squares Place de Armes
7136 AS 1881 Providing that the Place de Armes and "Avenue Ramparts" from Canal Street to Esplanade, be placed in charge of Commissioners for the purpose of improvement.
Parks and Squares Poland Avenue Park
12373 CS 1896 Created from a portion of ground on Poland Street between the Levee and Chartres Street.
Parks and Squares Poydras Park
5046 NCS 1908 Donating site formerly used by the Pilie Market, between N. and S. Poydras and Rampart and Saratoga Streets as a children's playground.
Parks and Squares Shakespeare Park
16225 CS 1900 Bounded by Washington Avenue, Howard, Third and Freret Streets. Changing the name of Morris Park to Shakespeare Park. See also 7456 CS changing the name of Douglas Square to Morris Park. See also 4568 OS shown as part of the McDonogh property.
Parks and Squares Soraparu Place
13288 CS 1897 Authorizing the establishment of a Board of Commissioners for Soraparu Place to have all the rights and privileges vested in the Board of Commissioners of St. Charles Avenue.
Parks and Squares Soraparu Place
15435 CS 1899 Appropriating $500.00 from the Reserve Fund of 1897, for improvements to Soraparu Park. See 15641 CS.
Parks and Squares Soraparu Place
15738 CS 1899 Appropriating the remainder of Item 25 of the Reserve Fund of 1897 ($133.70) for improvements to Soraparu Park. Transferred to Playground Commission by Ord. 4570 CCS.
Parks and Squares St. Anthony's Square
693 OS 1853 Requiring the wardens of the Church of St. Louis to fence in St. Anthony's Square and pave the alleys on either side from Royal to Condo Street. See also 4266 OS.
Parks and Squares St. Roch



See "Playgrounds".
Parks and Squares Sugar Exchange Park
412 CS 1883 Designating a space between Bienville, Delta and Front Streets as a public park to be known as Sugar Exchange Park, and creating a commission for the purpose of improvement.
Parks and Squares Sunshine Park
2274 CCS 1915 Changing the name of "Fisher's Place" bounded by St. Charles, Carrollton and Leake Avenues, as "Sunshine Park".
Parks and Squares Taylor Park
4135 NCS 1906 Appointing a Board of Commissioners for the care of Taylor Park, bounded by Washington Avenue, Derbigny, Roman and Third Streets.
Parks and Squares Thomy Lafon Place
4760 NCS 1907 Dedicating ground originally occupied by the Thomy Lafon School in square bounded by Howard, Liberty, Seventh and Harmony Streets as a place of rest and recreation. See also 4263 NCS dedicating ground adjoining the (new) Thomy Lafon School as a playground.
Parks and Squares Tivoli Circle



See "History and Biography: - under caption "Robert E. Lee.
Parks and Squares Tulane Park
10056 CS 1894 Created from the triangle formed by the intersection of Banks and Tulane Avenue, extending from Galvez to Prieur Street. See also 744 and 778 NCS.
Parks and Squares Union Square
12063 CCS 1930 Bounded by Humanity Street, E. St. Roch Avenue, Fairmont Drive and W. St. Roch Avenue. Dedicated as a public playground.
Parks and Squares Walter C. Flower Park
5364 NCS 1908 Created from property adjoining school bounded by Green, Birch, Leonidas and Joliet Streets. See 15198 CS, and 777 NCS.
Parks and Squares Washington Square
1292 OS 1854 Permitting an extension of time for the completion of an iron fence around Washington Square. See "Playgrounds". See 3843 OS, 7254 AS, and 3418 NCS. See also Minute Book of 1828, page 347, Conseil de Ville.
Parks and Squares Water Purification Plant



See Lewis Johnson Park.
Parks and Squares Wedell Park
14183 CCS 1934 Dedicating first block of neutral ground on Canal Boulevard and City Park Avenue as Wedell Park. In honor of James Wedell, noted aviator. See also Memorial Park. See 14493 CCS - Memorial Park.
Parks and Squares West End Park



See "West End".
Parks and Squares Zacharie Park
1833 NCS 1903 Creating park in neutral ground of Toledano Streets from St. Charles Avenue to Dryades Street, designated as Zacharie Park.
Parks and Squares Zoological Gardens
10677 CCS 1928 Carrying into effect Act 81 levying a speciall tax for the establishment of a zoological garden in New Orleans. This was located in Audubon Park.
Party Fences




See Building code 9357 CCS.
Party Fences

199 AS 1870 Governing the building of fences between adjoining properties, defining responsibility of each property owners, etc. See 4433 CS - providing specifications for party fences and amended by 10474 CCS.
Party Fences

9357 CCS 1926 See Section 45 - Requirements for Party Fences - Building Code.
Party Fences

13925 CCS 1933 Providing for the building and repairs of party fences, and repealing Ordinance 10474 CCS.
Paving




See Streets - Paving, Construction, etc.
Paving

10603 CCS
To prohibit the damaging of pavement by heavy vehicles, trucks, road machines, tractors, etc.
Paving

14443 CCS
Amending 14101 CCS.
Paving

14444 CCS
Amemding 14101 CCS.
Paving

14584 CCS
Authorizing destruction of paid and cancelled paving certificates.
Paving

14586 CCS
Amending 14443 CCS
Paving

14640 CCS
Amending 14443 CCS
Paving

8314 CS 1893 Providing that all carriage ways over sidewalks into private property shall be paved the whole width of the opening with well burnt brick laid on edge in a concrete foundation.
Paving

13043 CS 1896 Directing the publication of the intention of the Council to provide for the pavement of sidewalks, in accordance with Act No. 45 of 1896. See 749 CS - providing for uniform grade of all sidewalks.
Paving

582 NCS 1901 Changing plans and specifications for the paving of the neutral ground of Canal Street from Delta to Liberty Streets.
Paving

4876 NCS 1907 Governing the cutting into and jacking through roadways, streets, etc., and providing for the proper replacement of pavements. See also 2204 CCS and 13927 CCS.
Paving

4876 NCS 1907 Regulating the cutting into and jacking through roadways and streets and providing for the proper replacement of pavements disturbed.
Paving

6441 CCS 1921 Accepting plans and specifications of the City Engineer for the paving of streets, sub-surface drains, etc. Amended by 6703 CCS.
Paving

10480 CCS 1928 Providing for the paving of Bartholomew Street from Chartres Street to St. Claude Avenue. See 10851 CCS - providing for sub-surface drainage, curbs, etc.
Paving

10626 CCS 1928 Providing that real estate owners have ther right to petition for the kind and character of pavement they prefer.
Paving

14101 CCS 1934 Covering general specifications for street paving and temporary surfacing.
Paving

14277 CCS 1935 Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Finance to cancel, in whole or in part, paving liens due the city.
Paving

14627 CCS 1937 Accepting bid of Craven and Lang for the resurfacing of Carrollton Avenue, from City Park Avenue to St. Charles Avenue. See 14612 CCS advertising for bids.
Paving

14640 CCS 1937 Amending 14443 and 14101 CCS relative to general specifications and standard plans of street paving and temporary surfacing.
Paving

14696 CCS 1938 Authorizing advertisement for bid for the purchase of 3500 tons of Hot Natural Limestone Rock Asphalt in place, including equipment and skilled labor, in connection with the street improvement program being carried on in co-operation with the Works Progress Administration.
Paving Paving Supplies
14485 CCS 1936 Accepting the bid of J. J. Clark Co., Inc., to furnish the city with cement for one year.
Paving Paving Supplies
14486 CCS 1936 Accepting the bid of the Oyster Shell Products Corporation, Inc., for furnishing Asphalt Filler to the city for one year.
Paving Paving Supplies
14487 CCS 1936 Accepting the bid of Jahncke Service, Inc., for furnishing Lake Shore Sand, topping sand, and washed gravel for one year.
Peddlers

7823 CCS 1924 Prohibiting the selling or peddling of any commodity in West End Lake Shore Park, except on premises of concessions granted. See Permits.
Peddlers

8444 CCS 1925 Prohibiting the peddlilng of ice cream, confectionery, soft drinks, sandwiches, etc., within three blocks of any school, college or university, by peddlers.
Peddlers

14418 CCS 1936 Requiring all peddlers of perishable foods, vegetables, fruits, and live poultry, etc., to secure certificate of inspection from the Department of Public Markets.
Peddlers

14556 CCS 1937 Refunding money paid by peddlers in error to the city, between January 1937 and March 1927.
Permits




See Peddlers
Permits

1165 CCS
Pertaining to the use of sidewalks and streets for merchandising purposes, limiting areas, etc.
Permits

4203 NCS
Pertaining to the use of sidewalks and streets for merchandising purposes, limiting areas, etc.
Permits

972 CCS
Pertaining to the use of sidewalks and streets for merchandising purposes, limiting areas, etc.
Permits

228 AS 1870 Authorizing the Mayor to relieve from paying licenses those persons who from age, sickenss or infirmity are unable to make a living from ordinary labor. Granting permit to sell.
Permits

5884 CS 1891 Requiring a permit for the establishment of a forge, foundry or steam engine.
Permits

7944 CS 1893 It shall be unlawful to establish a place of public entertainment without a permit from the Council
Permits

265 NCS 1900 Making it unlawful for any person, society or association to give public entertainments without a permit.
Permits

4596 NCS 1907 Making it unlawful to solicit advertising without a permit.
Permits

12524 CCS 1930 Providing for obtaining permits for soliciting, selling of merchandise, holding parades, meetings, etc., when using the streets.
Permits

14115 CCS 1934 Fixing schedule of charges for use of the public streets for merchandising, etc. Repealed by 14146 CCS.
Permits

14294 CCS 1935 Repealing No. 12524 CCS and rearranging rates, etc. Amended and reenacted by 14302 CCS.
Permits

14434 CCS 1936 Regulating the cost of permits issued for the purpose of operating in and on public streets or other public places, repealing 14294 and 14302 CCS.
Playgrounds Algiers Park
3595 CCS 1916 Accepting a triangle of ground donated by Leon and Paul Villere, A. N. Robelot and J. G. Olivier bounded by Verret, Opelousas, Sequin and Evelina Streets for a playground (formerly Barthelmy Duverje Cemetery) provided the city will remove the bodies to Metairie Cemetery.
Playgrounds Annunciation Park
299 OS 1865 Location Annunciation and Race Streets. Opened as a playground June 23, 1913. See "Parks and Squares".
Playgrounds Beauregard Square
7351 CS 1893 Changing the name of Congo Square to Beauregard Square. Transferred to the Playground Commission by Ordinance 3576 CCS. See "Parks and Squares".
Playgrounds Berthelot Lemann Playground
14109 CCS
Dedicating square of ground on Lafitte Avenue from Marais Street to the river side of Claiborne Avenue, and from the lake side of Claiborne to the river side of N. Prieur Street, as a public playground.
Playgrounds City Park
Playground Commission Booklet
Location Annunciation and Second Streets. Opened as a playground December 1, 1913.
Playgrounds Cleveland Park
3255 NCS 1905 Designating Claiborne Avenue neutral ground from Canal to Julia Streets and the triangle at the corner of Tulane and Claiborne. Opened as a playground October 26, 1909. See "Parks and Squares". See 5847 NCS - transferring to the Playground Commission.
Playgrounds Galvez Park
Playground Commission Booklet
Location Galvez and Bienville Streets. Opened as a playground April 1, 1920.
Playgrounds Harmony Park
Playground Commission Booklet
Location Harmony and Constance Streets. Opened as a playground May 5, 1915.
Playgrounds James B. Humphreys Playground
14388 CCS 1936 Designating square bounded by Olive, Hamilton, Edenburgh and Mistletoe Streets, to be known as the James B. Humphreys Playground.
Playgrounds Keller Park
Playground Commission Booklet
Location Felicity and Magnolia Streets. Opened August 23, 1923.
Playgrounds Lima Square
7531 CCS 1923 Dedicating Lima Square bounded by Ptolemy, Brooklyn, Lawrence and Teche Streets, as a playground.
Playgrounds Milneburg Park
Playground Commission Booklet
Location Milneburg. Opened June 17, 1911.
Playgrounds Poydras Park
5046 NCS 1908 Donating site of the Pilie Market as a Playground. Opened May 16, 1908.
Playgrounds Soraparu Park
4570 CCS 1917 Transferring Soraparu Park to the Playground Commission.
Playgrounds St. Roch Playground


Location St. Roch Avenue and Roman Street. Opened June 26, 1910.
Playgrounds Stallings Playground
9216 CCS 1926 Dedicating squares 75 and 76 of Hurstville, Sixth District, and a portion of Arabella Street from S. Liberty to Howard Street, to be known as the Stallings Playground.
Playgrounds Stallings, Olive A.
11892 CCS 1929 Authorizing purchase of ground bounded by Gentilly Road, N. Dupre, Lapeyrouse, LaHarpe, and Paul Morphy Streets, for a playground. See also 14382 CCS and 14447 CCS - providing additional gournd, and 14429 CCS - naming the "Olive A. Stallings Playground".
Playgrounds Taylor Park
4135 NCS 1906 Bounded by Washington Avenue, Derbigny, Roman and Third Streets. Opened as a playground November 4, 1911.
Playgrounds Thomy Lafon Playground
4263 NCS 1906 Dedicating property located in square 360 adjoining the (new) Thomy Lafon School, as a playground. See "Parks and Squares". See 4760 NCS - creating a park and palyground on the old school lcoation bounded by Howard, Liberty, Seventh and Harmony Streets.
Playgrounds Union Square
12063 CCS 1930 Dedicating square bounded by Humanity Street, East St. Roch Avenue, Fairmont Drive and West St. Roch Avenue, as a playground.
Playgrounds Washington Square
7948 CCS 1924 Dedicating as a playground square bounded by Royal, Dauphine, Elysian Fields and Frenchment Streets, known as Washington Square. See "Parks and Squares".
Playgrounds - without names

8104 NCS 1911 Providing for the purchase of ground in square bounded by Annunciation, Jackson, Philip and Laurel Streets, for use as a playground.
Playgrounds - without names

7383 CCS 1923 Dedicating N. Hagan Avenue between Canal and Conti Streets as a playground.
Playgrounds - without names

7884 CCS 1924 Dedicating Jefferson Place as a playground. Bounded by N. Johnson, N. Roman, Elmira and Desire Streets.
Playgrounds - without names

8650 CCS 1925 Dedicating square bounded by Louisa, Piety, Chartres Streets and the river, as a playground.
Playgrounds - without names

13287 CCS 1931 Dedicating as a public playground that portion of Constitution Place bounded by Florida Avenue, line of square 1596, Franklin Avenue and Painters Street.
Playgrounds - without names

13887 CCS 1932 Authorizing exchange of that portion of Constitution Place bounded by line of square 1490, Franklin Avenue, Painters Street and Florida Avenue for square 1489 bounded by Law Street, Franklin Avenue, and Eads Street and line along southeast portion of Constitution Place.
Plumbing




See Drains and Gutters.
Plumbing

5909 NCS 1909 Prohibiting property owners from installing soil pipes, vent pipes, and other sanitary pipes on the outside of buildings where situated on the street property line.
Plumbing

5111 CCS 1918 Requiring owners and agents to keep plumbing fixtures, drains, etc., in a sanitary condition on all premises so as to maintain free and unobstructed flow of water through pipes and sewers.
Plumbing

10633 CCS 1928 Regulating house piping, appliances, fixtures, and apparatus necessary to be installed for the purpose of using hot water heating apparatus where heated by natural gas or manufactured gas and providing penalty.
Plumbing

14480 CCS 1936 Accepting the bid of the American Heating and Plumbing Company, Inc., for the installation of a boiler and pump for the City Hall.
Police Department

2100 OS 1855 Organizing the Department of Police in and for the City of New Orleans. See also 104 AS.
Police Department

3514 OS 1857 Authorizing the Mayor to have two new Marias built for use in conveying prisoners to prison.
Police Department

4146 OS 1858 Fixing the salary of the Chief of Police at $3500 per year, from August 1st, 1858.
Police Department

4585 OS 1859 Introduction of the Fire Alarm and Police Telegraph into the City of New Orleans. See 4747 OS and 5216 OS.
Police Department

4974 OS 1860 Making appropriation for the establishment of a Rougues' Gallery.
Police Department

6144 OS 1863 Providing for the establishment of a Police Charity Fund.
Police Department

6251 OS 1864 Granting to the Mayor the right to select the Police, regulating the salaries to be paid, also creating a Board of Trustees of the Police Fund.
Police Department

104 AS 1870 Defining the duties of the Department of Police and effecting its organization. Amended by 1965 AS.
Police Department

2172 AS 1873 Changing the name of the City Workhouse to the Police Jail.
Police Department

2281 AS 1873 Changing the name of the Police Jail and restablishing the City Workhouse.
Police Department

3914 AS 1877 Organizing the Police Force of the City of New Orleans, carrying into affect Act 35 of 1877.
Police Department

4841 AS 1879 Authorizing the erection of a Police Station at the junction of Canal Street and Lake Road.
Police Department

6833 AS 1881 Providing for the organization and appointment of a competent and efficient Police Force for the City of New Orleans.
Police Department

6845 AS 1881 Establishing a Police Jail in the City of New Orleans and providing for the management thereof.
Police Department

6958 AS 1881 Creating the Chief of Aids, defining his duties and fixing his salary.
Police Department

7062 AS 1881 Authorizing the Mayor to appoint a committee to revise and change the present Police Manual. Also 84 CS - appointing Examining Committee.
Police Department

150 CS 1883 Providing that persons of the opposite sex shall not be transported to prison in the same vehicle; that every person shall be entitled to sitting room, and prisoners not known to belong to the criminal class shall not be transported with known criminals. Copy of this ordinance to be posted in prison vans, jails, courts, etc.
Police Department

306 CS 1883 The Chief of Police or Mayor shall have the right to designate the number of policemen to be placed on guard at any show, etc., under terms of Article 15, Page 3 of Jewell's Digest.
Police Department

84 CS 1883 Authorizing the Mayor to appoint a committee of five to investigate all charges, etc., preferred against any Police Officer or Patrolmam, to be known as the "Examining Committee of the City Police".
Police Department

2072 CS 1887 To re-organize, establish ranks, etc., and provide an efficient Police Force. Amended by 2947 CS to change "Superintendent of Police" to "Chief of Police".
Police Department

2573 CS 1887 Making it unlawful for any unauthorized person to make or have possession of any key for the Fire Alarm or Police Patrol Boxes.
Police Department

4782 CS 1890 Prohibiting the use of obscene and abusive language to members of the Police Department.
Police Department

6088 CCS 1921 To appropriate certain Pound Fees to the Police Pension Fund.
Police Department

8736 CCS 1925 Providing that the provisions of the Louisiana Employers' Liability Act (Act 20 of 1914) shall apply to the members of the Police Force of the City of New Orleans.
Police Department

11120 CCS 1929 Fixing the salary of the Superintendent of Police at $6,000 per annum.
Police Department

14232 CCS 1935 Dedicating proceeds of all manufacturers' license taxes (provided for in 14224 CCS) to the Police Department, Fire Department, and the Sewerage and Water Board.
Police Stations - Prisons




See Court House and House of Detention, also Workhouse, House of Refuge - House of Good Shepherd.
Police Stations - Prisons

3316 OS 1857 Providing for the purchase of two lots of ground on Edward Street, Square 65, 1st District, for a Lock-up and Police Station.
Police Stations - Prisons

3514 OS 1857 Authorizing the Mayor to have two new "Marias" built for use of Police in conveying prisoners to station.
Police Stations - Prisons

4065 OS 1858 Providng for the purchase of ground and the erection of a Recorder's Office and Lock-up at the corner of Champ Elysian and Greatmen Street, in the Third Disstrict.
Police Stations - Prisons

4190 OS 1858 Providing for specifications for a station house to be known as the Paccanier Station and Lock-up.
Police Stations - Prisons

150 CS 1883 Providing that persons of the opposite sex shall not be transported in the same vehicle to prison, every prisoner shall be entitled to sitting room, and prisoners not known to belong to the criminal class, shall not be transported with known criminals. Copy of this ordinance to be posted in prison vans, jails, courts, etc.
Police Stations - Prisons

5785 CS 1891 Authorizing the Mayor to purchase, pursuant to ordinances 5463, 5586, and 5744 CS, and all subsequent proceedings of the Council, various properties in square bounded by Tulane Avenue, (late Common Street) for the erection of a Criminal Court Building and Parish Prison. See also 6108 CS.
Police Stations - Prisons

8325 CS 1893 Authorizing sale of ground and buildings of the Parish Prison bounded by Marais, Treme, St. Ann and Orleans Street.
Police Stations - Prisons

13489 CS 1897 Appointing a Board of Prison and Asylum Commissioners to be composed of fifteen persons. See also 7426 AS.
Police Stations - Prisons

15403 CS 1899 Authorizing the sale of the Police Jail in square bounded by Berlin, Napoleon, Magazine, and Camp Streets.
Police Stations - Prisons

15419 CS 1899 Accepting bid for the erection of a Police Station at the corner of Felilcity and Clara Streets.
Police Stations - Prisons

15566 CS 1899 Authorizing the Mayor to enter into contract for the erection of a jail and Police Building in the Sixth District. See 15403 CS.
Police Stations - Prisons

246 NCS 1900 Providing for the purchase of the square of ground bounded by Tulane Avenue, Broad, Gravier and White Streets for the erection of a Police Jail thereon. See also 668 NCS.
Police Stations - Prisons

794 NCS 1901 Accepting bid for construction of the House of Detention, Tulane Avenue, Gravier, Broad and White Streets.
Police Stations - Prisons

4622 NCS 1907 Carrying into effect Act No. 51 of the session of 1906 providing for the employment of all persons sentenced to imprisonment, or to imprisonment in default of payment of fines. See also 4623 NCS.
Police Stations - Prisons

359 CCS 1913 Authorizing the purchase of a lot in square bounded by Conti, Chartres, Decatur, and St. Louis Streets for a Police Station and court building due to the removal of the Third Precinct Station and Second City Criminal Court from the Cabildo. See also 1460 CCS.
Police Stations - Prisons

364 CCS 1913 Authorizing the purchase of two lots of ground in square bounded by Annunciation, Terpsichore, Melpomene and Constance Streets, for a Police Station and Engine House. See also 367 CCS.
Police Stations - Prisons

887 CCS 1913 Accepting bid for construction of two-story combination Engine House and Police Station at Annunciation and Terpsichore Streets.
Police Stations - Prisons Fifth Precinct Police Station
14385 CCS 1936 Providing for the demolition and removal of buildings at 735 Elysian Fields Avenue. Fifth Precinct Police Station.
Police Stations - Prisons Third Precinct Police Station
1469 CCS
Approving plans for construction.
Police Stations - Prisons Third Precinct Police Station
1510 CCS
Authorizing purchase of two lots in square bounded by St. Louis, Conti, Chartres and Decatur Streets.
Police Stations - Prisons Third Precinct Police Station
1608 CCS
Accepting bid for construction. See also 359 CCS.
Police Stations - Prisons Third Precinct Police Station
1460 CCS 1914 Directing plans and specification for a Third Precinct Police Station and Second City Criminal Court building to replace the quarters now in the Cabildo.
Policemen - Rules and Regulations




See "Disturbing the Peace".
Policemen - Rules and Regulations

8018 AS 1882 Prohibiting the blowing of police whistles while on duty.
Policemen - Rules and Regulations

150 CS 1883 Providing that persons of the opposite sex shall not be transported in the same vehicle to prison, every prisoner shall be entitled to sitting room, and prisoners not known to belong to the criminal class, shall not be transported with known criminals. Copy of this ordinance to be posted in prison vans, jails, courts, etc.
Policemen - Rules and Regulations

732 CS 1884 Holding the police officers responsible for gambling on the streets with dice, cards, or other means.
Policemen - Rules and Regulations

4782 CS 1890 Prohibiting any person using obscene or abusive language to any member of the police while on duty.
Policemen - Rules and Regulations

4227 NCS 1906 Requiring halls where balls or similar entertainments are held to have telephone connection with the Police Department.
Policemen - Rules and Regulations

8604 NCS 1912 Making it unlawful to use a siren whistle on any vehicle, public or private, except those operated by the Police, and Fire Departments, and Amublances.
Policemen - Rules and Regulations

14153 CCS 1934 Prohibiting the employment of armed guards by any person outside of his or her domicile, unless commissioned by the city as a Policeman or Special Officer.
Public Works Administration French Market
14318 CCS 1935 Authorizing formal contract of lease with the French Market Association to facilitate the borrowing of funds from the U. S. Government through the Public Works Administration.
Public Works Administration French Market
14367 CCS 1936 Authorizing cancellation of loan agreement with PWA, marked loan agrement No. 1, and entrance into new agreement marked Loan Agreement No. 2; also cancellation of Acts of first and second Mortgage and the execution of new acts.
Public Works Administration Pumping Station No. -- Panola Street
14581 CCS 1937 Accepting bid of Pittman Bros. Construction Co. for the constructin of the Panola Street Pumping Station Building. PWA Project No. 4284.
Public Works Administration PWA Project No. 4284 - Sewerage & Water Board
14234 CCS 1935 Approving action of the Sewerage and Water Board in accepting various bids on contracts (forming part of PWA Project No. 4284).
Public Works Administration Sewerage and Water Board
14172 CCS 1934 Approving agreement whereby a loan not to exceed $2,570,000.00 is obtained from the United States Government for extensions and improvements of water facilities, sewers, drainage, etc.
Pumping Stations




See Drainage - See Sewerage & Water Board.
Pumping Stations

1328 CCS 1914 Ratifying action of the Sewerage and Water Board in accepting bid for construction of a drainage pumping station to be known as Station No. 5 (location not shown).
Pumping Stations

1900 CCS 1914 Approving acceptance of bid, by the Sewerage and Water Board, for the construction of extension to Drainage to Pumping Station No. 6, lined and covered Canal on Broad Street, lined and covered canal on St. Bernard Avenue.
Pumping Stations

2373 CCS 1915 Ratifying action of the Sewerage and Water Board in accepting bid for construction of additions to Pumping Station No. 2 (location not shown).
Pumping Stations

10480 CCS 1928 Providing for the paving of Bartholomew Street from Chartres Street to St. Claude Avenue. See 10851 CCS - providing for installation of sub-surface drainage, curbs, etc.
Pumping Stations

12050 CCS 1930 Approving action of the Sewerage and Water Board in accepting bid of Thomas H. Brockman for construction of Drainage Pumping Station No. 9.
Pumping Stations

12277 CCS 1930 Approving acceptance by the Sewerage and Water Board of bids for equipment of the various pumping stations throughout the city.
Pumping Stations PWA Project NO. 4284
14234 CCS 1935 Approving action of the Sewerage & Water Board in accepting various bids on contracts (forming part of PWA Project No. 4284).
Pumping Stations PWA Project No. 4284
14581 CCS 1937 Accepting bid of Pittman Bros. Construction Company for construction of the Panola Street Pumping Station Building. PWA project No. 4284. Act No. 6 of 1899 - State Legislature.

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