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Located to the north east of New Orleans, Slidell owes its beginnings to the early 17th Century settler John William Gause who was instrumental in setting up the lumber industry. After 1910, the city showed impressive spurts in growth especially in ship-building, trading and the brickyard industry. As of now, Slidell attracts visitors for its legendary Southern warmth, Christmas parades, street parties and live entertainment which showcase the best of what New Orleans as a whole has to offer. Slide into Slidell; it's worth a visit!
Slidell Museum
Take a stroll through the city's colorful past at the Slidell Museum. Housed within the old town jail, the museum boasts an extensive collection of memorabilia, photographs and exhibits that depict the region's history and its role in civil war. Mardi Gras Museum at the Slidell museum is an especially popular addition to the museum's collection and attracts visitors from far and wide.
The twin spans, of the Frank Davis "Naturally N'Awlins" Memorial Bridge, carry Interstate Highway 10 across the waters of Lake Pontchartrain, connecting New Orleans to Slidell. The original bridge was constructed in 1965, however after wide-spread damage caused by hurricane Katrina rendered both spans vulnerable, a new twin span bridge was built to replace the original.
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