The Lower Ninth
I have been saying I would post my pictures of the lower Ninth Ward since I visited the area at the end of January, and am just now getting around to doing it. The devastation there was like nothing I had seen before, and I thought I had seen some destruction. I could have taken a thousand different pictures like the ones I have posted because the devastation was everywhere. Half the roads were unnavigable due to the presence of houses in the middle of them. I tried to go see some houses that belonged to friends and clients and was unable to even recognize if I was on the correct street. I guess the best place to start would be the barge the came over the industrial canal (which is still there, by the way):
This picture is the blocks adjacent to where the barge came over and it must be stated, because you cannot tell, but there were houses lining theses blocks:
The unexplainable- black Jesus makes it through the storm still standing though none of the houses around him are:
Here is an example of one of the many houses in the road:
A picture is worth a thousand words on a few of these:
Mother Nature’s power is truly awe inspiring. Chris Rose, a local New Orleans columnist, shared a story in his column in which his son while riding through New Orleans unaffectedly said, “Upside down purple car.” Chris rose felt is was a great metaphor. New Orleans is an upside down purple car.
Thank you for sharing these pictures. I know it broke your heart to see the devastation. So many lives that will never be the same - yours included. When you were a little girl I could kiss your hurt and make it better - wish I still could!
Comment by Dad — February 18, 2006 @ 1:39 am