New Orleans Public Library

Damage to the Algiers Regional Branch

These photographs of the Algiers Regional Branch, 3014 Holiday Drive,
were taken during the week of October 3-7, 2005.

Copper facade blew off on two sides. Wind driven rain entered the building destroying books and computer lab floors and computers. Two monitors were broken at the circualtion desk. Ceiling tiles fell. The majority of the building contents will be have to be removed because of mold damage. Building will have to be gutted. Closed indefinitely.

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10/7/2005