Lower Pontalba Building

Historical marker location:

523 St. Ann Street, New Orleans, Louisiana

( Marker is at the intersection of Chartres Street and St. Ann St., on the right when traveling west on Chartres Street.)

Pontalba Buildings National Historic Landmark.

The Louisiana Hayride, a radio show that was broadcast from Shreveport, Louisiana, helped launch the careers of several famous musicians, including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Hank Williams. The show ran from 1948 to 1960 and was known for its promotion of country and rockabilly music.