History of Harvey, Louisiana | West Bank, Part 2

[@9thGenerationCajun]

My dad owned Cajun Way Swamp Tour on the West Pearl River we brought bus loads of tourists past the Irish Bayou Castle everyday most of them were fascinated by it. My father in-law built the original kitchen cabinets for it. It sold about 10 years ago for around $100k it has become a landmark the last 40 years.

[@LouisianaDread]

Thank you for sharing that information. Right now it’s several hundred thousand dollars.

[@prettyfast-original]

3:30 There is in fact a historical marker for the Harvey Castle on the corner of Destrehan Ave. and 4th St. It stands right in front of the bridge over the canal on the left hand side when travelling east.

[@LouisianaDread]

Yes they put it back up since this recording! It had been knocked down for awhile but I saw it up recently. I’m happy they put it back up.

[@thatampguy]

Former west banker! Love this!

[@LouisianaDread]

Many thanks, friend⚜️🤘

[@reginatheriot7717]

Here!!!! Thanks for doing the research. Love my Louisiana history

[@LouisianaDread]

I’m happy you enjoy our work! I certainly love our history.

[@christiannafziger7427]

excellent, im subscribed. please give us more of this fascinating but obscure local history. let me know if i may help

[@LouisianaDread]

Thank you and welcome to the community! I’m happy you enjoy the content because much more is coming soon.

[@LeoRodrigue-yg5fx]

I grew up in Harvey use to fish under the 4th street bridge close to the Shell Shrimp factory good times

[@LouisianaDread]

Sounds like great memories!

[@BroScro]

love these vids Louisiana Dread.

[@LouisianaDread]

Thank you! I’m happy to bring them to you!

[@dukkiboi]

Nice. I’m subscribed

[@LouisianaDread]

Thanks for the sub!

[@lopopoy]

Hwauuu c est Captivant bravo ❤

[@LouisianaDread]

Merci beaucoup mon ami!

[@pariscarla822]

Are there any more descriptions/pictures of how it looked on the inside?

[@LouisianaDread]

I’m sure some can be found online but also in the archives

[@CDcooper3876]

Cross the 4th street bridge going westbound ( towards marrero ) immediately look to your right you should see The historic marker for Harvey castle

[@LouisianaDread]

It was broken when I filmed this.

[@CDcooper3876]

@@LouisianaDread wouldn’t be surprised if someone vandalized it

[@ronalderoche1648]

the historic landmark plaque used to be at the corner of Destrehan Ave. and 4th ST. Can still see it on google earth street view

[@LouisianaDread]

Thank you!

[@scotthayley1939]

more gumbo reviews please

[@LouisianaDread]

They’re coming! Stay tuned!

[@bryonbiondolillo6545]

Plantation owners own it all Marrero Land Louis H Marrero

[@LouisianaDread]

I mean that’s part of it

[@bryonbiondolillo6545]

@@LouisianaDread and if there is more that might be good for national discussion too

[@kamakazecrxsi85]

Dont come see the tunnel right now, its shut down for remodel

[@andrewstout5400]

Pretty great historical review but Freedmen *did exist, and own slaves, elsewhere as well, although I'll agree inter-racial mixture was probably more common in Louisiana than anywhere else.

[@LouisianaDread]

Freedmen couldn’t own businesses or property except in louisiana