Quite interesting

Thomas Dutel, whose place of business was displaced from the VA Hospital Footprint, is making furniture named after other displaced residents - like "The Wally Bed" named after Wally Thurman, formerly of S. Tonti Street.

One of his most recent creations is the "Wally Bed" for the Green Project’s Salvations 2011 competition held in April. Of all the entries, the Wally Bed was recognized as one of the top six designs in the show and was awarded "Best Traditional Design."

This really is a great token of the strong community spirit that flourished in a neighborhood that has been destroyed.

Inside the Footprint Last Evening #7

Tom Dutel drives a moving truck slowly around the corner and away from his business at N. Rocheblave and Banks.  In the background, Outer Banks bar, the tall building, has been expropriated and recently received an eviction notice.  It's nevertheless continued as a lively place to catch a Saints game.