River view June 21, 2016 1:45 PM | Photo by Paula Burch-Celentano pburch@tulane.edu View PDF A large cargo ship heads down the Mississippi River past the Algiers Courthouse. The courthouse, situated across the river from the French Quarter, was built in 1896 and is the third-oldest courthouse in continuous use in Louisiana. Other Related Articles Tulane to host inaugural Stonewall Pride event for faculty and staff Cowen Institute awarded grant to create the New Orleans College & Career Attainment Network Tulane enhances Uptown safety with TUPD Station on Broadway Tulane University names David Harris as new Director of Athletics Tulane ByWater Institute co-hosts leaders rethinking region’s water management