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The Algiers Point Association Welcomes You to the Neighborhood!
The Algiers Point Association was established as a residents civic organization in 1972, and has been an important force in the progress and success of our community ever since. The Algiers Point Association (APA) was originally formed to promote historic interest, preserve the architectural integrity, and to promote the civic betterment and social improvement of the residents of Algiers Point (that area bounded by Atlantic and Newton Streets and the Mississippi River.
Let's take a look at what the Algiers Point Association accomplished during the past twelve months with your help:
- we published what I believe is one of the best monthly community newspapers in the State
- we provided an ongoing Email network service keeping residents informed on news, events, and crime prevention
- we produced a remarkable Algiers Point website www.algierspoint.org
- we provided monthly open community meetings to address the needs of our residents and businesses
- we donated monies to local schools and churches
- we produced and distributed a Walking Tour brochure for tourists and guests
- we produced another annual Home and Garden Tour showcasing our unique community
- we helped to raise close to $200,000.00 for a wounded 4th District NOPD Officer
- we replaced the old Algiers Point signs on Opelousas avenue with two new beautiful signs framed with old brick columns
- we produced another annual Treasures From the Point Porch Sale
- we produced another annual Night Out Against Crime community celebration
- we gave a wonderful Holiday Party for everyone in Algiers Point
- our Board of Directors worked diligently to make sure our community voice was represented at major meetings, such as at the City Council and LRA Recovery sessions
- our volunteers worked tirelessly in the APA Committees - Membership, Community Garden, Crime & Fire Prevention, Newspaper, Transportation & Zoning, Home Tour, Treasures from the Point, and Website!
If your membership with the Algiers Point Association has expired, we hope that you will renew today! If you are not a recent member, we extend to you a welcome and invitation to join the APA as a new member. You can join or renew online at www.algierspoint.org or by completing the membership form on the last page of this publication. If you live outside of Algiers Point, you can join as a Friend of the Point.
Dues and membership forms may be dropped off or mailed to 718 Pelican Avenue, New Orleans, LA, 70114, c/o the Algiers Point Association. We have APA members all over the country - you do not have to reside in Algiers Point to become a member and support our unique community!
I hope that you will continue to support our community and the Algiers Point Association. UNITED, we will continue to be one of the most successful Civic Associations and one of the best neighborhoods in New Orleans!
—Gregg Harris, APA Membership Chairman
2008 Orientation & Expectations (PDF)
Established in 1719, Algiers Point is only preceded by the French Quarter as the oldest neighborhood in New Orleans.
The Algiers Point Association was founded in 1972 by a group of individuals interested in preserving the integrity of its architecture and improving the quality of life in the neighborhood.
In the intervening years, the APA, a 501(c)(4), a not-for-profit social welfare organization, has worked hard to implement and expand its original goals. Through the efforts of the APA, the Algiers Point Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. The area became a New Orleans’ Historic District in 1994.
Find out how to get to Algiers Point on our AP Map page. Find out more about Algiers Point by visiting our About the Point page. Take a look at some neighborhood amenities on our Neighborhood page. Take a tour of our streets and see some of that New Orleans' famous architecture on our Virtual Tour page. Get Algiers Point news and events published by the Algiers Point Association on our AP News page. Get local and regional information on our Resources page. Finally, find out how you can become a part of the Algiers Point Association on The APA page.
Our neighborhood children's organization, Confetti Kids, is an integral part of our community for children and their parents. Go to our Confetti Kids page to learn more about the organization.
You can now shop online at our Algiers Point Association online store. Check it out!
Also, we have a special Bed & Breakfast page if you are looking to stay in our neighborhood. And better yet, if you are looking to move to our neighborhood, we have a special Real Estate page just for you.
You can contact our webmaster at webmaster@algierspoint.org if you experience any problems viewing our site, have questions or comments about our site, or have general questions about our neighborhood. Someone will respond to you within 48 hours.
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