Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop, National Historic Landmark bar in French Quarter, New Orleans, United States.
The Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop building stands at 941 Bourbon Street, featuring original briquette-entre-poteaux construction techniques and wooden beams from the 1770s.
During the early 1800s, the infamous pirate Jean Lafitte and his brother Pierre used this location for their smuggling operations while maintaining a blacksmith business.
The establishment transformed from an abandoned smithy into Café Lafitte in the 1940s, becoming a central gathering place for writers, artists, and the LGBTQ+ community.
Located at the intersection of Bourbon and St. Philip Streets, the building now functions as a bar where visitors can experience one of the oldest structures in New Orleans.
Local records mention recurring sightings of apparitions near the fireplace, including a figure dressed in sailor's attire believed to be Jean Lafitte himself.
Location: New Orleans
Architectural style: Baroque
GPS coordinates: 29.96074,-90.06389
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:53
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