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This historic hotel stands on the grounds that once contained
two buildings, an old convent and an orphanage. The first
building was built in 1816 and was next to the first district
courthouse. The building burnt down shortly after but was rebuilt
in 1819. The building was used for Mardi Gras balls as early as
1823 and was also the site of the New Orleans Theater. Rumor is
that the building was also used to hold the famous "Quadroom
Balls", where wealthy white men would meet with their
Quadroom mistresses.
In 1849, John McDonough purchased the theater, ballroom, and
the Orleans Coffee Shop. In 1866, the theater was destroyed in a
fire but the ballroom was saved. In 1881, the Sisters of the Holy
Cross bought the building and used it as their convent. In 1963,
the hotel bought the building and the Sisters of the Holy Cross
were relocated on Chief Mentuer Highway in New Orleans East.
After several rennovations, the hotel now stands as shown
above.
Most common hauntings reported or of those of a young girl, and
elder woman, and a pirate named "Raoul". Childrens laughter,
crying, and footsteps are often heard and occurences such as
sinks being turned on/off have been reported.
two buildings, an old convent and an orphanage. The first
building was built in 1816 and was next to the first district
courthouse. The building burnt down shortly after but was rebuilt
in 1819. The building was used for Mardi Gras balls as early as
1823 and was also the site of the New Orleans Theater. Rumor is
that the building was also used to hold the famous "Quadroom
Balls", where wealthy white men would meet with their
Quadroom mistresses.
In 1849, John McDonough purchased the theater, ballroom, and
the Orleans Coffee Shop. In 1866, the theater was destroyed in a
fire but the ballroom was saved. In 1881, the Sisters of the Holy
Cross bought the building and used it as their convent. In 1963,
the hotel bought the building and the Sisters of the Holy Cross
were relocated on Chief Mentuer Highway in New Orleans East.
After several rennovations, the hotel now stands as shown
above.
Most common hauntings reported or of those of a young girl, and
elder woman, and a pirate named "Raoul". Childrens laughter,
crying, and footsteps are often heard and occurences such as
sinks being turned on/off have been reported.
