Louisiana tragedy in New Orleans, Louisiana

The Site of Historic Upstairs Lounge is a significant landmark located at 604 Iberville Street in New Orleans, Louisiana. This institution holds great historical importance as it was the site of a tragic fire in 1973, which claimed the lives of 32 individuals and remains one of the deadliest attacks on the LGBTQ community in US history. The Upstairs Lounge serves as a memorial to those who lost their lives and a reminder of the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ rights. Visitors can learn about the history of the lounge through exhibits and guided tours, and pay their respects to the victims of this devastating event.

The Margaret Haughery Statue is a tribute to the beloved philanthropist known as "the mother of the orphans" in New Orleans, Louisiana. Located at 1142 Margaret Place, this statue honors Margaret Gaffney Haughery's legacy of caring for the poor and hungry, and her dedication to building orphanages throughout the city in the 19th century. Known by various titles such as "The Bread Woman of New Orleans" and "Mother of Orphans," Margaret was a Catholic woman who worked closely with the Sisters of Charity to provide shelter and support to those in need. Born into poverty in Ireland in 1813, Margaret's journey to America was marked by tragedy, including the loss of her parents to yellow fever and the death of her husband and infant daughter shortly after arriving in New Orleans. Despite these hardships, Margaret remained determined to help widows and orphans in the city, donating her earnings from work at a hotel laundry to support orphanages and even nursing victims of epidemics.