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Storyville

American  
[stawr-ee-vil, stohr-] / ˈstɔr iˌvɪl, ˈstoʊr- /

noun

  1. a red-light district of New Orleans known as a wellspring of jazz before World War I.


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Jeff's shop, Storyville books, moved into one of the empty properties after the storm, and he is concerned in case there is another flood.

From BBC

“Storyville” was the last conventional rock album Robertson would make for a while.

From Los Angeles Times

Robertson next released “Storyville,” a 1991 album inspired by the sounds and legends of New Orleans.

From Los Angeles Times

Moreover, as multiple online reviewers report, if first-time visitors sign up for the Storyville email list, they can receive a free logo’d mug, while purchase of a bag of beans nets a free coffee.

From Seattle Times

Storyville Coffee’s current owner, Jon Phelps, part of the company’s initial opening group, was a member of the board of Mars Hill Church.

From Seattle Times