Photo Flood 4: The Patch

photograph by Jeni Kulka

Hiding out in the far southern tip of the city is a wonderful, historic neighborhood with architectural characteristics representing a Creole and (later) German heritage. The Patch is a true gem that is often overshadowed by the larger Carondelet neighborhood to its north and west. This is a shame because The Patch has a lot to offer, from one-of-a-kind stone buildings (some Civil War era), to fantastic restaurants and shops, to great craft beer.

photograph by Andy Holman

photograph by Jeni Kulka

photograph by Jason Gray

photograph by Sunjoo Lee

photograph by Joshua Meyer

photograph by Joshua Meyer

In recent years, The Patch has experienced a bit of a revitalization with new businesses and organizations clustered along South Broadway and near the Ivory Triangle. The neighborhood was once a thriving district for manufacturing. Read a nice write-up on the Carondelet Coke Smelting Plant here.

photograph by Jeni Kulka

photograph by Jeni Kulka

photograph by Patrick Gioia

photograph by Theresa Harter

photograph by Theresa Harter

photograph by Jason Gray

photograph by Jeni Kulka

photograph by Theresa Harter

photograph by Theresa Harter

photograph by Jeni Kulka

Halo Calvino, in his The Adventure of a Photographer wrote, “Photographed reality immediately takes on a nostalgic character…” This statement could not be better illustrated than by the images from this Flood, for the patchwork of this neighborhood is impossible to pass through without invoking a relic or two.

photograph by Joshua Meyer

photograph by Chris Naffziger

photograph by Jeni Kulka

Map:

Our end point is not as pictured on the map. We had to make a last minute revision on where to meet-up afterward, and decided on the fabulous Melt in the Ivory Triangle. The Melt is a cozy neighborhood cafe with a wide-range of waffle options (our samplings were quite good). It’s an excellent place to hang with friends on a lazy Saturday… (Note: The Melt relocated to Cherokee Street, but unfortunately has closed again.)

photography by Jeni Kulka