The New Orleans Cotton Exchange Building, erected in 1920, symbolizes the city’s once-dominant role in the global cotton trade. Designed in a Beaux-Arts style, the building housed brokers and traders who shaped the city’s economic fortunes.

Although the exchange ceased operations decades ago, the building remains a testament to New Orleans’ commercial history. Its ornate facade and grand interiors are emblematic of a time when cotton was king, connecting the city to national and international markets.