Early view of the Peristyle from across the lagoon.
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The City Park lagoon consists in part of the remnants of Bayou Metairie, which once connected to Bayou St. John.
Courtesy of Louisiana Division/City Archives, New Orleans Public Library.
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Peristyle
The Peristyle was created as a platform for dancing while listening to music performances at the nearby band stand. It was originally called the paristyleum and cost $15,330 when erected in 1907. The…