You can see a lot of stone and a lot of artisan’s work in today’s mystery. Suffice to say, it’s not around here. Try your hand at identifying this mystery. Send your thoughts to elliott@brack.net, and include your hometown.
Allan Peel of San Antonio, Tex. spotted the recent mystery: “This one was easy. I recognized it as soon as I saw it, and suspect that anyone who has been to the French Quarter in New Orleans to enjoy some jazz music will likely have visited this historic, bare-bones music venue decked out with wooden floors.
“Today’s mystery is a photo of the Preservation Hall at 726 St Peter Street in New Orleans. It was built in 1751 as a private residence,and in the 1950’s, was converted to a photo studio and art gallery by E. Lorenz “Larry” Borenstein (1919–1981), an art dealer from Milwaukee. Since losing out to go to jazz concerts himself, he decided in 1955 to offer his gallery as a ‘rehearsal hall’ for local jazz musicians so he could get his daily dose of his favorite live music. Today, the Preservation Hall is a popular jazz venue that hosts concerts over 360 nights a year, usually featuring ensembles from over 50 local musicians and bands.” The photo came from Susan McBrayer of Sugar Hill.
Others recognizing this historic spot included Lynn Naylor, Maryville, Tenn.; Mark Smith, Eatonton; Matt Willis, Lawrenceville; Howard Hoffman, Berkeley Lake; Pat Bruschini, Peachtree Corners; George Graf, Palmyra, Va.; Dan Mackaben, Crystal Lake, Ill.; Jay Altman, Columbia, S.C.; and Stew Ogilvie, Lawrenceville.
- SHARE A MYSTERY PHOTO: If you have a photo that you believe will stump readers, send it along (but make sure to tell us what it is because it may stump us too!) Send to: elliott@brack.net and mark it as a photo submission. Thanks.
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