April 8, 1982

67th Convention Opens Sept. 5 in New Orleans

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Episcopal News Service

[In a view from the roof o...]
In a view from the roof of the Marriott Hotel can be seen the buildings that will be the sites of the triennial sessions of the General Convention of the Episcopal Church in New Orleans, Sept. 5-15. The low building in the center is the Rivergate convention center where the House of Deputies will meet. The tall building just to the left of center at the top is the Hilton Hotel, where the House of Bishops will meet. The International Trade Mart Tower is at the upper left. The Interna- tional Hotel is in the right central section of the picture. The official hotels for housing the bishops, deputies, and other persons connected with the Convention are the Hilton, the Marriott, and the International. The Mississippi River is at the top of the picture and famous Canal Street can be seen in the lower part of the scene.