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Jackson Square
The French Market
Decatur Street
Chartres Street
U.S. Mint
Bourbon Street
Royal Street
Andrew Jackson Hotel
Cornstalk Fence Hotel
LaLaurie Mansion
Dumaine Street
St. Peter Street
Toulouse Street
Orleans Street
Signs of the Quarter
U.S. Mint

The old U.S. Mint located along Esplanade Ave not far from the French Market. 

 

Upon first enterng the Mint, one gets the feeling that you're in prison! 

 

The plaque located just inside the entrance. 

 

Some of us weren't even aware there had been a U.S. Mint in New Orleans!

 

A view of the exhibits--which is a great way to dry off after a day in the high humidity outside. 

 

The Millionaire Calculator.

 

Scales. 

 

More exhibits--along with a great view of the old historic walls.  Robyn is in the photo.

 

Crucibles--which contained the melted bullion.

 

Robyn and some of the coins minted in New Orleans. 

 

The U.S. Mint is part of the Louisiana State Museum system--and admission is free.