Lilly’s Café Owner, Trinh Vong, says her car is still buried in bricks from the old guitar shop.
NEW ORLEANS — Lilly’s Café was packed for dinner Monday night when the building across the street started to crumble.
“We heard boom, boom, boom, then everyone ran out,” Lilly’s Café Owner Trinh Vong said.
Tuesday morning, Lilly’s Café Owner Trinh Vong says her car is still buried in bricks from the old guitar shop.
“Today, I’m a little shaken. I call my insurance company, and they say they’ve never heard of anything like it,” Vong said.
Nearby restaurants and businesses were evacuated Monday night after a building collapsed on the corner of Magazine and Felicity.
What caused the building to crumble is still under investigation, but it’s just the latest in a string of building emergencies.
Back in September, a blighted building on Oretha Castle Haley collapsed. In October, the building next door to the guitar shop went up in flames. Then two weeks ago, a partial building collapse in the CBD cut of pedestrian access on O’Keefe avenue for days.
Now City Council President Helena Moreno and State Senator Royce Duplessis says they’re trying to find a way to make sure this doesn’t happen again.
“What I’m interested in is what we can do in the future to prevent situations like this,” City Council President Helena Moreno said. “and whether we need to take a look at some of our older buildings and do a structural analysis to figure out the condition of our buildings,” Moreno said.
The City released a statement saying they’re “Working to collaborate with the New Orleans City Council to develop legislation on regular inspections for vacant historical structures and businesses.”
The owner of the building told WWL Louisiana he just bought the building a few months ago and had plans to renovate it. Now, instead of hiring renovation crews, he’s hiring demolition crews.
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The recent building collapse in New Orleans has left the community shaken, especially at Lilly’s Café. The popular eatery, known for its cozy atmosphere and delicious Creole cuisine, is located just a few blocks away from the site of the tragedy.
The collapse has brought up concerns about the safety of older buildings in the area, and the impact it could have on local businesses like Lilly’s Café. The owners and staff are grateful that no one was hurt in the incident, but they are also worried about the potential loss of business as customers may be hesitant to visit the neighborhood.
Despite the challenges, the community has come together to support Lilly’s Café and the other businesses affected by the collapse. Local residents have been rallying around the café, offering their help and patronage to ensure that it can continue to thrive in the wake of this disaster.
As the investigation into the building collapse continues, Lilly’s Café is determined to stay strong and resilient. The owners are grateful for the outpouring of support from the community and are hopeful that they can overcome this setback and continue to serve their loyal customers for years to come.
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