In the spirit of "swinging saxophones," "spice, pepper, and sugar," we pause to recall the rise of the traditional burlesque scene. The development of the Third Coast city's Bourbon Street, with its inventive commodification of culture and clever use of space, led to its current status as the "biggest disorganized street in the country." Despite the chaotic, crowded street, Bourbon Street is now a re-engineered economic engine, pumping millions of dollars from outside and creating a sense of imagery about the entire metropolis.
In terms of median income, Bourbon is 0.332 times smaller than the national average. Households in Bourbon have a median annual income of $41,625, and are less likely to earn more than $60,000 compared with those in neighboring and parent cities. In terms of race, Asian people make the most in Bourbon, and Whites make the least. While the city's median income is lower than the national average, it still represents a significant percentage of the local economy.
The Royal Sonesta Hotel opened its doors in 1969 and has been a New Orleans institution ever since. The ground floor of the building was originally a piracy front. Later, the space evolved into a saloon, and Cayetano Ferrer, the bar's owner, invented a drink called Absinthe House Frappe, which is still sold at the bar. The tavern is a favorite of Tennessee Williams, who was a regular visitor.