BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//sebbo.net//ical-generator//EN NAME:New Orleans Public Library X-WR-CALNAME:New Orleans Public Library BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2292c16a-c877-49d0-9f53-ef0a2e7490ac SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20260816T064014Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T193000 SUMMARY:Author Night at Hubbell Library: NOLADEEJ LOCATION:Cita Dennis Hubbell Library\nCita Dennis Hubbell Library X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cita Dennis Hubbell Librar y;X-APPLE-RADIUS=10;X-TITLE=Cita Dennis Hubbell Library:geo:29.9531163,-90 .0482518 GEO:29.9531163;-90.0482518 DESCRIPTION:Through haunting photos\, this book offers a rare opportunity to see inside a New Orleans few dare to explore\, unveiling the beauty\, m ystery\, and sadness of structures left behind by time and nature..\nhttps ://neworleans.libnet.info/event/16589619 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Step into a hidden world as NOLADEEJ invit es you on a journey through the forgotten\, decaying corners of the New Or leans area. Since 2016\, NOLADEEJ has been captivated by these abandoned s paces\, driven by a passion for history and a desire to uncover the untold stories behind their walls. Through his haunting photos\, this book offer s readers a rare opportunity to see inside places that few dare to explore \, unveiling the beauty\, mystery\, and sadness of structures left behind by time and nature.

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From the eerie remains of once-bustling hospit als and nursing homes to the haunting silence of a naval base and a theme park overtaken by nature\, each location reveals a tale of life\, abandonm ent\, and decay. You&rsquo\;ll descend into the basement morgue of a hospi tal submerged for over sixteen years\, and witness the haunting\, overgrow n remains of Six Flags New Orleans\, a theme park closed for Hurricane Kat rina in 2005 and never reopened.

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With these images and stories\, t his book captures the delicate balance between human creation and nature's reclamation\, inviting readers to step into the final chapter of these fo rgotten places before they vanish\, taking their histories with them forev er.

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From the Author: \;Born and raised in the New Orleans area \, I&rsquo\;ve always been drawn to history and storytelling. In 2016\, I started a YouTube channel to highlight the city&rsquo\;s history\, food\, and attractions. As my passion for exploration grew\, my friends and I beg an documenting abandoned places in and around New Orleans. This led to the creation of the Krewe du Exploration\, a group dedicated to uncovering fo rgotten sites and their hidden stories. Our adventures have since expanded across many other locations. \;Photography has become a key part of m y journey through the years\, with my work ranging from portraits and land scapes to street photography and documenting abandoned spaces. Each photo is a chance to tell a story and capture a moment in time.

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Spon sored by the Friends of Hubbell Library.

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