![]() ![]() When denied, they quietly sat and began to read. Five young African American men separately entered the library and requested a card. In 1939, Barrett Library served as the setting of one of the nation’s earliest recorded civil rights sit-ins, organized by then 26-year-old lawyer Samuel W. The first Alexandria Free Public Library opened at 717 Queen Street in 1937 with money donated by the family of Kate Waller Barrett. Courtesy of the Alexandria Black History Museum (Right) Lewis for the Washington Informer (left) and Photographer unknown Washington Tribune, August 26, 1939. There is a magnificent view of the oldest bridge in Bordeaux, the Pont de Pierre, from here.Īn exhibition displays the tools and materials used for construction purposes at the time the Porte Cailhau was built and an audio-visual presentation pieced together from old films immerses us in the world of stone masonry.Image Credits: R. They were both evicted in order to renovate the monument. In 1864, it was rented by a public letter writer and a person whose job was to weigh salt. ![]() The Port Cailhau, thirty-five metres tall, was integrated into the city walls. What does the word Cailhau mean? No one seems to know for sure! Historians have various theories, but it doesn't really matter! This French king has left his mark on the tower since his likeness decorates a niche on the river side and a notice ask visitors to pay attention to the lintel and reminds them that Charles VIII died from walking quickly into just such a lintel. It was built to commemorate Charles VIII's victory at Fornovo (Italy). THE PORTE CAILHAU, A ROYAL ENTRANCE BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE RIVERĭespite its age (just imagine – it dates from 1494!) this large, beautiful monument remains practically unchanged. In the 16th century, prosperous families came to settle here and a law court was established in the Cour des Aydes. The street names remind us of various professions that were grouped together: rue des Argentiers (goldsmiths), rue des Bahutiers (chest makers), rue du Chai des Farines (grain warehouses), rue Maucoudinat (where seamen's inns were located), and rue des Trois Chandeliers (candlemakers). The first church was built on the premises of the former port in the Middle Ages. Ships full of goods dropped anchor before sailing to other provinces and countries, and a number of merchants grew rich. The entrance to the inland port was located here centuries ago. You cannot leave this district without visiting the wonderful Place du Parlement and admiring urban renewal programmes undertaken by mayors over the years, combining original constructions dating from 1760 and newer buildings in an identical style!Īfter the Roman town of Burdigala ceased to exist, the inhabitants moved away from the river, and the new city centre became what is now the Saint-Pierre district. 19, where there was once of public fountain, a bas-relief " The Samaritan Women at the Well", was carved by an anonymous sculptor. Flora Tristan, one of the first feminists and grandmother of Paul Gauguin died here. A niche cared into the stone at the corner of rue du Cancéra and rue des Bahutiers in 1687 has a statue of Saint Pierre. ![]() 9 rue des Faussets features a facade decorated with an ornate and beautifully-executed frieze depicting eagles. The merchant Castagnet's house at 16 rue Fernand-Philippart (formerly rue Royale) built in 1760 has a beautiful rounded balcony with magnificent curved ironwork. Nicolas Beaujon, the first very wealthy merchant, was born in 1718 at no. This transformation paved the way for the district's rich architecture. By razing the medieval wall, they cleared the area around Place de la Bourse, rue Royale, and the future Place du Parlement. The radical innovation of royal intendants in the 18th century was to open up the district to the river and its port. ![]()
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