In 1908, the Colonial Country Club was built and occupied the old Soniat Plantation home. By 1910, Wedell-Williams on the eastern edge of Harahan, had become the de facto New Orleans airport, and aviation pioneer John Moisant died there in a plane accident while preparing for a competition. Shortly thereafter, Harahan dedicated Moisant Park on Hickory Avenue in his honor. This park was later renamed Zeringue Park shortly after World War II. Wedell-Williams operated commercial and military flights through the 1940s.
In 1908 the Colonial Country Club was built and occupied the old Soniat Plantation home By 1910 Wedell-Williams on the eastern edge of Harahan had become the de facto New Orleans airport and aviation pioneer John Moisant died there in a plane accident while preparing for a competition Shortly thereafter Harahan dedicated Moisant Park on Hickory Avenue in his honor This park was later renamed Zeringue Park shortly after World War II Wedell-Williams operated commercial and military flights through the 1940s