Little Warsaw
Throughout the years, Crescent City saw many waves of immigration from Poland, Hungary and other parts of Eastern Europe. A majority of these immigrants settled in the area now known as Little Warsaw. The winding maze-like streets are lined with tenement style housing.
The immigrant communities of Little Warsaw are tightly knit, and a strong sense of community pervades the streets. The side streets and alleys are known to be home to many curious shops, run by elders from the old country who sell rare books and antiques.
The name Little Warsaw is a bit of a misnomer. While the initial settlement was most definitely Polish, there have been many others. Little Warsaw has residents who originate from Italy, Hungary, and a myriad of other European countries. It is also home to a large population of Orthodox Jews, who mostly live around the Sons of Jacob Synagogue.
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