The Sheeps Restaurant

Description

Dumaine St., near Claiborne Uptown side; Joe Sheep was proprietor; this was a famous eating place for musicians (including George Geuson). When Louis Armstrong came to New Orleans, he would come here for red beans and rice.

Details
Title

The Sheeps Restaurant

Creator

Russell, William

Date Created

1967-05

Description

Dumaine St., near Claiborne Uptown side; Joe Sheep was proprietor; this was a famous eating place for musicians (including George Geuson). When Louis Armstrong came to New Orleans, he would come here for red beans and rice.

Topical Subject(s)

Buildings
Restaurants

Geographical Subject(s)

New Orleans (La.)

Note

Gift of William Russell, Dec. 21, 1984

Identifier (local)

PH000860

Source

Hogan Jazz Archive, Special Collections, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library. Tulane University