United States of America
French and Spanish colonial quarter on a bend of the Mississippi
New Orleans was founded by the French in 1718 on a bend of the Mississippi River, and its oldest neighborhood, the Vieux Carré or French Quarter, still follows the street grid laid out in the early 1720s. After major fires in 1788 and 1794, much of the Quarter was rebuilt under Spanish rule, giving it the brick and stucco buildings, courtyards and iron balconies it is known for today. The surrounding historic districts reflect the city's French, Spanish, African and American heritage. The French Quarter, a National Historic Landmark district since 1965, remains a living neighborhood and one of the most visited places in the United States.
CyArk partnered with HERE, the mapping and navigation company, on a Historic Cities Program to create complete 3D models of historic city districts, beginning with New Orleans and Philadelphia. The models provide street-level and aerial views of the districts and give architects an accurate base for restoration work.
