Our History

For more than 150 years, 25 Walnut Street has been tied to the Bisso family and New Orleans’ maritime industry. What began in the mid-19th century with Captain Joseph Bisso’s ferry and tug operations grew into Bisso Marine, a major force in ship assistance, salvage, and offshore work.

The Walnut Street site became a working yard where vessels were serviced, barges were staged, and later, retired oil-rig platforms were hauled in and dismantled. Generations of maritime activity anchored the property’s identity, making 25 Walnut a landmark of New Orleans’ working riverfront.