What is the history of Storyville coffee?
History. Storyville was established on Bainbridge Island in 2006. The company announced plans to operate at Pike Place Market in 2013, occupying the space which previously housed Chez Shea. The business Storyville’s third coffee shop opened in Queen Anne in 2014. Pike Place Market welcomes over 10 million visitors a year, so arriving early (before 10 AM) lets you enjoy a more relaxed pace. Vendors set up as early as 7 AM, making it the perfect time to grab a coffee from Storyville Coffee(hidden upstairs in the Corner Market) and watch the market come to life.
What is the meaning of Storyville?
Storyville was a historic district in New Orleans, established in 1897 as a designated red-light area to contain the city’s notorious reputation for vice, particularly prostitution. Storyville was once the center of gambling, jazz, and legalized prostitution in New Orleans. More than a century ago, this neighborhood became one of the most infamous red light districts in America, known for its opulent brothels, saloons, and music halls.The New Orleans Storyville Museum offers an immersive journey through the fascinating and storied history of New Orleans – America’s original Sin-City – and its notorious red-light district known as Storyville.