The Story of One Block in New Orleans

Second Home
Sarah Latsie, widow of jazz trumpeter, Melvin Latsie lost her house in the storm. Determined to stay in her neighborhood, she rebuilt but due
Dave Anderson

Second Home
Sarah Latsie, widow of jazz trumpeter Melvin Latsie, lost her house in the storm. Determined to stay in her neighborhood, she rebuilt but due to shoddy construction, the house had to be torn down and the contractor quickly skipped town. She's rebuilding a second time with the help of donations.

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