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I wasn't quite sure but then I tried historical SV from 2019 and the crack is there on the asphalt behind the manhole cover.



SV without spoilers please.

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The three words on the original photo from 1981 seem to be enough to find the place.

found a page where he is referenced of telling the story of the second pic, with address and details. Took me an extra day because I was looking North instead, hahaha





Anyone knows how this barrier works? Only found this one in the area, and lots of the simpler ones
I assume that is to prevent heavy vehicle attacks during massive events.

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These photographs were taken in Royal Street in New Orleans, USA.



Street View

Jul 23, 2023 3:03:04 GMT jesusmx said:

Anyone knows how this barrier works? Only found this one in the area, and lots of the simpler ones
I assume that is to prevent heavy vehicle attacks during massive events.

Used during Mardi Gras to prevent traffic on side streets from crossing Bourbon Street. Easily lowered to allow police and emergency vehicles to enter.

Bourbon Street Barriers

Jul 29, 2023 3:35:07 GMT Utapao said:

Jul 23, 2023 3:03:04 GMT jesusmx said:

Used during Mardi Gras to prevent traffic on side streets from crossing Bourbon Street. Easily lowered to allow police and emergency vehicles to enter.

Thanks, yep, now it makes sense, they are removable and sturdier than the simple barriers seen in the other corners.

Cheers

The link I found has a nice tale

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http://instagram.com/p/B1XDpBUBsYq

Playing catch up and not using clues/answers unless my brain starts hurting (or the voices in my head get too loud).

Voices in my head = wife