Hello from the Other Side
This file appears in: Allons Chez Tee Maurice: Tee Maurice Race Track and Dance Hall, 1902-1983: Furlongs and Fais Do Dos
The old dance hall was converted into this barn. The barn sustained significant damage during Hurricane Delta. According to the Richard family, admission to the dance hall was 15 cents (later 25 cents) for boys. Girls and their mothers were admitted for free unless it was a special occasion. The dances started at 8:00 pm. At 1:00 am, the band would play Home Sweet Home, the signal for everyone to leave.
This file appears in: Allons Chez Tee Maurice: Tee Maurice Race Track and Dance Hall, 1902-1983: Furlongs and Fais Do Dos
Allons Chez Tee Maurice: Tee Maurice Race Track and Dance Hall, 1902-1983: Furlongs and Fais Do Dos
The rhythmic sound of hooves flying across the dirt. The cheers of racegoers. The melody of a fiddle and accordion lingering in the evening air. Feet shuffling to a two-step or Cajun waltz. The voices…