my Louisiana history teacher used to do a "freaky Friday" every week. Turns out the Ursuline Convent is the only building that hasn't burned down, been destroyed, or reconstructed in the entire history of the French Quarter. more than a little freaky if you ask me...
In a way that's sort of true. The original Ursuline convent was located just a block or two north of the St. Louis Cathedral, but it rotted in the weather. So the convent we see today was built in this alternate location. So technically, this building hasn't been burned down or destroyed or reconstructed, but it is in fact a replacement for one that was.
After watching entire video, Lalaurie sure wins the most creepy and most horrifying tale prize. Rest seems like usual "standard" violence or invented tales for entertainment purposes. Interesting that the original Lalaurie house was demolished back in the days already. I guess it was reminding people too much of certain things so they demolished the building rebuilt after fire because they could not stand to see the "monument" of what happened there. This story is really strong, no wonder it ended up in American horror stories series and probably being the most realistic and the most creepy one ever made.
Love everything New Orleans and love this architect -- could watch these videos all day long. And perfect timing with this NOLA most haunted houses episode!
Lalaurie was obviously a major psycho...I watched American horror series and you confirming those events made the matter even more creepy. Awesome video. Beautiful architecture. But horror that happened there makes you tingle.
I saw a nun on the balcony when I was walking along the sidewalk. Just took a double take and it was gone. I didn't know it was a convent 😮 how spooky😶
Ok so a piece of the arch was brought there in the 1930s. A piece to Massachusetts in the 1700s. There must be a piece in Ukraine… ohhhh there must be four pieces and the fifth element is the one that puts it together… holy holy holy… 😮
I will admit I stopped watching AD long ago due to the endless celebrity house tours, so this "Tour with an architect" is new for me. I hope this is a series because I will watch the ever loving sh*t out of it!!