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1907. Birmingham, Alabama. Benson Harrison Pat OBrien as Irish lad. Five years later, he left home and joined service.

1907. Birmingham, Alabama. Benson Harrison Pat OBrien as Irish lad. Five years later, he left home and joined service.
1919. New York, New York. Pats first wedding to Hazel Bissett, a northern girl. Notice the facial expressions of the wedding party. Doesnt look like a real happy crowd. Hazels family thought Pat was socially inferior and hadnt many prospects, that he wouldnt amount to anything.

1919. New York, New York. Pats first wedding to Hazel Bissett, a northern girl. Notice the facial expressions of the wedding party. Doesnt look like a real happy crowd. Hazels family thought Pat was socially inferior and hadnt many prospects, that he wouldnt amount to anything.
1933. New Orleans, Louisiana. First Pat OBriens bar opened in the French Quarter by Pat OBrien before he partnered with Charlie Cantrell.

1933. New Orleans, Louisiana. First Pat OBriens bar opened in the French Quarter by Pat OBrien before he partnered with Charlie Cantrell.

 

1940. Pat OBriens bar. New Orleans, Louisiana. Check out the sign above mirror behind bar and the beer steins hanging from ceiling. He had begun stashing there for lack of free space and over 200 still do hang there today.

1940. Pat OBriens bar. New Orleans, Louisiana. Check out the sign above mirror behind bar and the beer steins hanging from ceiling. He had begun stashing there for lack of free space and over 200 still do hang there today.
1959. Piano bar Pat OBriens bar. Group of performers. Back in the 1950s, there was no place to sit in the piano bar. Patrons would claw at the entertainers to get their song heard. Barbara Bennett, Mercedes LeCogne, Mr. Eddie, who worked for Pat OBriens for over 75-years, in the background.

1959. Piano bar Pat OBriens bar. Group of performers. Back in the 1950s, there was no place to sit in the piano bar. Patrons would claw at the entertainers to get their song heard. Barbara Bennett, Mercedes LeCogne, Mr. Eddie, who worked for Pat OBriens for over 75-years, in the background.
1950s. Pat Os bar courtyard. New Orleans, Louisiana. Pat OBrien and Charlie Cantrell with both their individual accountants. Pat is on the right end with accountant between him and Charlie Cantrell, who is third over.

1950s. Pat Os bar courtyard. New Orleans, Louisiana. Pat OBrien and Charlie Cantrell with both their individual accountants. Pat is on the right end with accountant between him and Charlie Cantrell, who is third over.

 

1960s. Pat Os bar courtyard. New Orleans, Louisiana. Pat in courtyard backslapping with bar patron.

1960s. Pat Os bar courtyard. New Orleans, Louisiana. Pat in courtyard backslapping with bar patron.
1970s. Pat OBrien estate. Covington, Louisiana. Later on in his life, he returned to his roots of farming. In this particular photo, hes grabbing a turkey around its neck like its this years Thanksgiving dinner.

1970s. Pat OBrien estate. Covington, Louisiana. Later on in his life, he returned to his roots of farming. In this particular photo, hes grabbing a turkey around its neck like its this years Thanksgiving dinner.
2002. New Orleans, Louisiana. Cara OBrien and Ken Jenkins. Pat OBriens daughter from his fourth marriage and her husband on St. Charles Ave at my moms wedding.

2002. New Orleans, Louisiana. Cara OBrien and Ken Jenkins. Pat OBriens daughter from his fourth marriage and her husband on St. Charles Ave at my moms wedding.

 

2004. Angola, Louisiana. Tami, Walter Burnette and the Rockstar at Angola Prison Rodeo in actual jail cell.

2004. Angola, Louisiana. Tami, Walter Burnette and the Rockstar at Angola Prison Rodeo in actual jail cell.
2004. Johnny Whites bar. French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana. Barbara Bennett in front of her photo on the center of the wall.

2004. Johnny Whites bar. French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana. Barbara Bennett in front of her photo on the center of the wall.
2004. Pilgrims Rest Cemetery. Covington, Louisiana. Pat OBriens burial grounds. The Irish Blessing.

2004. Pilgrims Rest Cemetery. Covington, Louisiana. Pat OBriens burial grounds. The Irish Blessing.

 

2004. Pilgrims Rest Cemetery. Covington, Louisiana. Tami Hotard with Pat OBrien.

2004. Pilgrims Rest Cemetery. Covington, Louisiana. Tami Hotard with Pat OBrien.
2004. Pat OBriens bar. Tami Hotard and Barbara Bennett in Pat OBrien courtyard. 718 St. Peters Street. New Orleans, LA.

2004. Pat OBriens bar. Tami Hotard and Barbara Bennett in Pat OBrien courtyard. 718 St. Peters Street. New Orleans, LA.
2005. Present day. Post Katrina. Outside humble entrance (10,000 square feet inside bar). Pat OBriens bar. French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana. 718 St. Peters Street.

2005. Present day. Post Katrina. Outside humble entrance (10,000 square feet inside bar). Pat OBriens bar. French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana. 718 St. Peters Street.

 

Poster for a documentary on Hurricane Katrina victims. Many stories of those who were affected.

Poster for a documentary on Hurricane Katrina victims. Many stories of those who were affected.
2004. Pilgrims Rest Cemetery. Covington, LA. Tami Hotard with Pat OBrien.

2004. Pilgrims Rest Cemetery. Covington, LA. Tami Hotard with Pat OBrien.
2004. Lee Road and Pat OBrien Road. Covington, Louisiana. Entrance to Pat OBrien estate.

2004. Lee Road and Pat OBrien Road. Covington, Louisiana. Entrance to Pat OBrien estate.

 

Pat OBriens bar menu. French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana. 718 St. Peters Street.

Pat OBriens bar menu. French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana. 718 St. Peters Street.