Eliza was reared by her aunt and uncle, Leonard and Jane Kimball, in Hobolochitto, Miss. She wrote under the pseudonym “Pearl Rivers” – adopted from the tranquil stream flowing near her home.Įliza Jane Poitevent was born near Gainesville, Miss., in 1843, one of a large family whose mother was too ill to care for her.
But even she did not dare to use her own name. Over the protests of her family, Eliza Jane did all three. Her story is as fascinating as any for a woman of her time: a time when it was “not quite nice” for a Southern lady to write at all, to write for publication was distasteful, and to write for money was unthinkable. The Story of Eliza Jane Poitevent Holbrook NicholsonĬompiled from the research of Mike Fitzwilliam, 2017.Įliza Jane Nicholson was the first female publisher of a major daily newspaper in the United States. In honor of Eliza Jane, we have named our On-Line Catalog System after her. She became the first woman publisher of an important daily newspaper, the Daily Picayune in New Orleans. ft of event space, including access to the open-air courtyard adjacent to Couvant.(Pearl River County and Picayune history)Įliza Jane Poitevent Holbrook Nicholson (1843-96) was a 19th century poet and publisher. Versatile meeting venues: Host your next meeting or celebration amid 1,729 sq. The prime location: Explore the Central Business District just outside our doorstep, a historic neighborhood close to museums, restaurants, and live music venuesĪ touch of the past: Uncover bits of NOLA history throughout your stay The Eliza Jane is housed in what was formerly the newspaper offices of The Daily Picayuneĭelicious food and drink: Indulge in French-inspired cuisine with a New Orleans twist at Couvant, the on-site restaurant, and sip handcrafted cocktails at the Press Room
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Historically inspired rooms: Stay in elegant rooms with a storied ambience, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Magazine Street, the hotel’s garden courtyard, or the inner atrium Like New Orleans itself, our hotel is imbued with a certain je ne sais quoi, a sparkling magic you can feel while roaming our hotel’s historic hallways-and exploring the city’s vibrant neighborhoods. Tucked into the mid-19th-century Central Business District, The Eliza Jane, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt, is two blocks from the French Quarter and steps from the Arts District, offering you a charming oasis near top New Orleans restaurants, nightlife and venues. Perfectly posed at the center of New Orleans in the historic Central Business District, the Eliza Jane is just blocks from the French Quarter, Garden District, and Riverwalk and around the corner from one of the city’s most celebrated parade routes. The Daily Picayune, which was printed where this hotel now stands.
Our name is inspired by Eliza Jane Nicholson, a fiery-haired poet-turned-heiress and the first woman publisher of a major metropolitan newspaper. The Eliza Jane sits at the crossroads of New Orleans’ culture and industry. Both a step back in time and an experience of modern style and luxury.