Bourbon Street Survivor, French Quarter, New Orleans Louisiana (LA) , 4x6 Continental Chrome, PM 1981 Jun-22, 12C stamp
Activity abounds on this world famous street in the historic Old French Quarter. Along this street, the sounds of Pete Fountain, and Al Hirt can be heard, along with many other famous artists and musicians.
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Breakfast In New Orleans, New Orleans Louisiana (LA) , 4x6 Continental Chrome, unused
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Mississippi River Bridges, New Orleans Louisiana (LA) , 4x6 Continental Chrome, unused
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Riverfront, New Orleans Louisiana (LA) , 4x6 Continental Chrome, unused
Riverboats dock at Riverwalk Marketplace to take Passengers for tours on the Mississippi River and Louisiana bayous
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Royal Street Promenade, The French Quarter, New Orleans Louisiana (LA) , 4x6 Continental Chrome, unused
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Title:
Gallery French Quarter
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen PM 1942 Jul-30
Description:
One of the many typical gallery scenes in the Vieux Carre section where balconies over hang the narrow and picturesque streets
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Title:
Rosary Hall
Ponchatoula Louisiana (LA), Chrome unused
Description:
Staffed by Dominican Sisters of New Orleans. Located within approximately one hour of New Orleans and Baton Rouge
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Title:
Cafe Du Monde And Pontalba Apartments
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), 4x6 Continental Chrome unused
Description:
Famous French Market Coffee Stand, serving Creole Coffee and delicious beignets. The Pontalba Apartments, America's first apartment buildings, are outstanding for their cast-iron balconies.
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Title:
Jackson Square
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), 4x6 Continental Chrome unused
Description:
Formerly named Place d' Arms, it was the social and cultural center of the Vieux Carre. It is dominated by the St. Louis Cathedral, the oldest Cathedral in the U.S.A., and is now a pleasant park in the heart of the French Quarter.
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Title:
The Louisiana Superdome
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), 4x6 Continental Chrome unused
Description:
The Louisiana Superdome downtown New Orleans will be the largest enclosed stadium-arena in the world, with a dome roof 680 feet across and 273 feet high. It is designed for sports events, entertainment and cultural activities, and conventions and trade shows. In the Superdome here will be fabulous restaurants, lounges, shops and offices. It will be the place to visit... again and again
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Title:
Looking Through The Wishing Gate Into The Green Orchid Patio, 616 Royal Street
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Chrome unused
Description:
616 Royal Street, in the Vieux Carre French Quarter of New Orleans.
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Title:
Canal And North Rampart St
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), White Border PM 1928 Jan-18
Description:
Corner of Canal and Rampart Streets, with the new La Salle Hotel in the foreground, showing the growth that is pushing the retail section of the main street of New Orleans farther toward the lake.
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Title:
Trans Mississippi Passenger Station
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), White Border unused
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Title:
Larcade Well, Roscoe Field
Opelousas Louisiana (LA), White Border unused
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Title:
Canal Street
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), White Border PM 1914 Apr-08
Description:
Canal Street, the Main Shopping Center.- Width 170 ft. from curb to curb. Length 4 1/2 miles, straight course. Note the antiquated sheds or galleys, teeming with traditional and historical interest. Cosmopolitan attractions and alive with American energy and wealth.
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Title:
French Market
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), White Border unused
Description:
This market is built on the same site the Indians used for trading purposes before the coming of the whitemen to this State
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Title:
Tomb Of The Army Of Tennesse Metaire Cemetery
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Divided Back PM 1908 Sep-30
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Title:
State Capitol
Baton Rouge Louisiana (LA), Divided Back unused
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Title:
St. Louis Cathedral
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Chrome PM 1966 Oct-13
Description:
Note the balcony where the slaves used to attend ceremonies
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Title:
The Chateau Motor Hotel, 1001 Chartres Street
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Chrome unused
Description:
The newest Motor Hotel in the famous French quarter, Elegant French furnishings and d?cor designed for comfort and convenience, Capturing all the Old World charm of the Vieux Carre. Near world famous restaurants, Jackson Square and the French Market. Swimming pool, patio, free parking.
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Title:
The Chateau Motor Hotel, 1001 Chartres Street
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Chrome unused
Description:
The newest Motor Hotel in the famous French quarter. Elegant French furnishings and d?cor designed for comfort and convenience, Capturing all the Old World charm of the Vieux Carre. Near world famous restaurants, Jackson Square and the French Market. Swimming pool, patio, free parking.
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Title:
The Chateau Motor Hotel, 1001 Chartres Street
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Chrome unused
Description:
The newest Motor Hotel in the famous French quarter. Elegant French furnishings and d?cor designed for comfort and convenience, Capturing all the Old World charm of the Vieux Carre. Near world famous restaurants, Jackson Square and the French Market. Swimming pool, patio, free parking.
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Title:
Ocean Going Ships At Dock
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
Description:
More than 3,000 ocean-going ships, flying the flags of all maritime nations, clear the port of New Orleans each year.
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Title:
International Trade Mart
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
Description:
"New Orleans - America's Most Interesting City."
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Title:
Skyline Of New Orleans From The Harbor
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
Description:
As the clearing house for the trade of the Mississippi Valley, New Orleans is one of the leading ports of the Nation. Sugar, bananas, bauxite and molasses are the most important imports.
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Title:
Lafitte Black Smith Shop, 941 Bourbon Street
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
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Title:
Huey P. Long Bridge Across The Mississippi
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen PM 1953 Apr-14
Description:
The Huey P. Long Bridge is 4.4 miles long including approaches, one of the longest railroad bridges in the world; the finest span across the Mississippi cost $13,000,000; has tow 18 ft. auto roadway toll free forms a juncture of two transcontinental highways. Old Spanish Trail from the Atlantic to Pacific and Jefferson Highway from the Gulf to Canada. Its central pier rests on sand 170 ft. below the water of the river and it extends a total of 409 ft. high equal to a 36-story office building. The bridge provides a 135 ft. vertical clearance and a 790 ft. horizontal clearance.
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Title:
Courtyard Governor Claiborne Home
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
Description:
First Governor of the State Of Louisiana. In many of the old homes in the Vieux Carre, or Old Quarter, the courtyard played an indispensable part. Note the tropical foliage.
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Title:
Fan Window In Governor Claiborne Home
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
Description:
Huge fan window in the home of Governor Claiborne, first Governor of the State of La., looking into the beautiful courtyard. Although hoary with age, the home is still well preserved.
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Title:
Jackson Square And St. Louis Cathedral
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen PM 1910 Jan-27
Description:
Jackson Square was named after the hero of the battle of New Orleans, General Andrew Jackson, "Old Hickery" who was received enthusiastically by the people of the city on his return form the historical battle, in 1815. The equestrain statue in the centre of the square was erected to his memory in 1846. It is a remarkable piece of work, weighs 20,000 pounds. The horse rears on his hind legs without support. It is worth seeing.
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Title:
The Mastodon Crossing Mississippi River
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
Description:
The "Mastodon" crossing the Mississippi River: Living up to is mighty name, this train ferry conveys complete trains with their passenger personnels from one side of this half-mile wide "Father of Waters" to the other. The cross-river trip is especially interesting at night.
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Title:
Unloading Bananas
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
Description:
At New Orleans, the world's greatest banana port, more than 700 ships arrive each year loaded, each with 25,000 to 50,000 bunches of this popular fruit. At the banana wharves the individual bunches are carried from the hold of the ship to the door of the refrigerator car on mechanical conveyors.
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Title:
Enjoying An Excursion On The Mississippi River
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
Description:
Steamer "President" Cooling breezes wafting over the broad expanse of the Mississippi and the charm of beautiful moonlight nights make a trip on the "Father of the Waters" most delightful.
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Title:
Guide Map Of Vieux Carre
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
Description:
Here are architecturally unique Spanish and French structures ranging in age from 100 to nearly 200 years. Founded sin 1718 by Bienville, the French era terminated in 1764 when the colony was ceded to Spain, but in 1801 returned to France. In 1803, with the Louisiana Purchase, began the American era.
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Title:
Palm Motel, 7682 Airline highway
Batib Rouge Louisiana (LA), Chrome unused
Description:
101 Modern Air Conditioned Rooms - Ideal for Business Men - Foam Rubber Mattresses - Carpeted Floors - Tile Baths, Tubs & Shower - TV - Room Phones - 24 Hour Switchboard Service - Room Service - Free Ice - Restaurant - Spacious Lobby - Swimming Pool - Everything for Your Comfort
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Title:
Lion Cage, Audubon Park
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), White Border PM 1930 Dec-19
Description:
A corner in the rapidly development New Orleans Zoo in Audubon Park. The picture on the reverse side shows the lions cage. The Zoo is a great source of interest to the thousands of visitors to New Orleans because of the wide variety of animals and birds from all over the world housed in it
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Title:
Courtyard And Prison Rooms In The Cabildo
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen PM 1949 Jun-30
Description:
The Court Yard and Prison Rooms in the Cabildo at Chartres and St. Peter Streets. Note the tiers and cells, and the wide galleries around them. The room, with the door standing open on the ground floor, is the cell in which the Pirate LaFitte was incarcerated after his capture by the Americans. Later on his services were accepted by General Jackson and he participated in the Battle of New Orleans, where he covered himself with glory, subsequently receiving a pardon from the Congress of the United States.
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Title:
Old St. Louis Cemetery
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
Description:
The most interesting of New Orleans historic burial places, the St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 there are three - has been in use for 175 years, with some of the inscriptions still decipherable dated 1800. Here lies the bodies of Paul Morphy, the famous chess player; Gayarre, the historian; Etienne de Bore, who first made granulated sugar. Charles LaSalle, brother of the famous explorer.
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Title:
Old Stairway, Patio Royal
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen PM 1945 Feb-06
Description:
This building, located at 417 Royal Street, first housed the Louisiana Bank, established in 1804 through the influence of Thomas Jefferson, later it became the home of Paul Morphy, world-famous chess champion.
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Title:
Pontalba Building, Jackson Square
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen PM 1953 Jun-04
Description:
The Pontalba Buildings flank the Place d'Armes, the picturesque center of ancient New Orleans. The illustration shows one of them. They were built over a century ago by the Baroness de Pontalba. For many years they were the fashionable ancestors of the modern apartment houses.
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Lafitte Blacksmith Shop, 941 Bourbon Street
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen PM 1942 Apr-08
Description:
Lafitte Blacksmith Shop, 941 Bourbon Street. Lafitte's rendezvous site erected 1810. Headquarters of the famous pirate Jean Lafitte.
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Title:
Porch Of Majestic Hotel
Lake Charles Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
Description:
Majestic hotel Popular priced. Ceiling fans in every room. In the heart of the world's best hunting and fishing. Golfing all the year
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Title:
The New United States Federal Building
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
Description:
The New United States Federal Building is located on South Street across from Lafayette Square
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Title:
Little Theatre Courtyard
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen PM 1952 Feb-10
Description:
Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre is one of the most successful and best known (Little Theatres) in the country. It is located at 619 St. Peter St., where this colorful courtyard can be seen.
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Title:
Old Slave Block St. Louis Hotel
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1908 Dec-03
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Title:
On The Levee
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
St. Roch's Chapel And Campo Santo
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
French Market
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
House In The Vieux Carre
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
Description:
House in the Vieux Carre with its famous Iron Work and Fan Top Windows. New Orleans, La.
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Title:
Senate Chamber Louisiana State Capitol
Baton Rouge Louisiana (LA), Linen PM 1949 Dec-31
Description:
Senate Chamber. With pilasters of French Violet Brocatelle and German Violet Famosa, Ceiling of Celotex. Marble imported from France.
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Title:
Central School
Lafayette Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
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Title:
Main Building, John McNeese Junior College
Lake Charles Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
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Title:
Southwestern Louisiana Institute, Martin Hall
Lafayette Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
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Title:
First Methodist Church South
Shreveport Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
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Title:
The Mastodon Crossing Mississippi River Above New Orleans
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
Description:
The "Mastodon" crossing the Mississippi River: Living up to its mighty name, this train ferry conveys complete trains with their passenger personnels from one side of this half-mile wide "Father of Waters" to the other. The cross-river trip is especially interesting at night.
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Title:
Business Section Scene
Leesville Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
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Title:
St. Michael Church
Crowley Louisiana (LA), Linen PM 1950 Jun-14
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Title:
Loading Cotton At New Orleans, n
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen PM 1950 Apr-15
Description:
New Orleans is one of the greatest cotton ports of the United States. The Public Cotton Warehouse at New Orleans with a storage capacity of 461,800 bales, is the largest shipside warehouse in the world.
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Title:
Barksdale Field
Shreveport Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
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Title:
The Café Du Monde, Jackson Square
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Chrome unused
Description:
Famous French Market Coffee Stand, located near Jackson Square, New Orleans. Here one can enjoy the beauties of the heart of the vieux care while sipping Creole coffee and munching delicious crullers. Color photo by Grant L. Robertson.
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Title:
St. Louis Cathedral
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Chrome PM 1971 Jan-11
Description:
St. Louis Cathedral at Jackson Square
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Title:
The Deville New Orleans' Mid - Town Motor Hotel
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Chrome PM 1957 Feb-25
Description:
The Convenience and luxury of fine hotel living - room service, TV, swimming and wash wading pools, free parking, baby sitters, airport service . . . 150air - conditioned rooms in the heart of fabulous New Orleans. 3800 Tulane Avenue on highways 51, 61, and 65. Phone Audubon 2661
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Title:
Jao - 20
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Chrome PM 1955 Aug-24
Description:
The Pontalba Apartments and French Market Coffee Stand on The Place D'Armes (now Jackson Square), New Orleans. The Pontalba Apartments were built in 1894 by the Baroness Pontalba, and they are believed to be America's first apartment building.
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Title:
Highlights of The Vieux Carre
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), 4x6 Continental Chrome PM 1976 May-21
Description:
Scenes from New Orleans' fabulous French Quarter are, top left: Street Scene showing typical wrought iron lacework balconies, top tight: Bourbon Street, lower left: St. Louis Cathedral and Jackson Memorial, lower right: Pirate's Alley.
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Title:
Court Of Two Sisters, 613 Royal Street
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), 4x6 Continental Chrome unused
Description:
A spacious and beautiful restaurant in a famous old town house in the Vieux Carre
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Title:
The New St. Charles Hotel And Annex
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Divided Back PM 1910 Jan-20
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Title:
Custom-House
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Main Dining Room, Grunewald Hotel
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Divided Back PM 1911 Feb-27
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Title:
Bourbon Street
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), 4x6 Continental Chrome PM Oct-15
Description:
Sometimes known as "Crazy Mixed-up Bourbon Street," this famous area of the French Quarter is a must for every visitor. Here you can find the finest of Dixieland Jazz, as well as nearly any kind of night club entertainment you might desire.
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Title:
Little Theatre Courtyard
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen PM 1954 May-06
Description:
Little Theatre Courtyard, New Orleans, La. Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre is one of the most successful and best known (Little Theatres) in the country. It is located at 619 St. Peter St., where this colorful courtyard can be seen.
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Title:
New Charity Hospital
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
Description:
The Charity Hospital, constructed at a cost of $12,500,000,00, is one of the most outstanding medical structures in the United States, providing the most modern of hospital facilities.
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Title:
Loading Cotton
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
Description:
New Orleans is one of the greatest cotton ports of the United States. The Public Cotton Warehouse at New Orleans, with a storage capacity of 461,800 bales, is the largest shipside warehouse in the world.
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Title:
Madame John's Legacy
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
Description:
Madame John's Legacy at 632 Dumaine Street, in the New Orleans French Quarter, is the oldest building in the Mississippi Valley. This old structure, immortalized by George Washington Cable's Creole stories, has a long colorful history dating back to 1726 when the first owner, Jean Pascal, a sea captain from Provence, France, came to New Orleans. here Captain Pascal lived with his wife and daughter until he was slain by the Natchez Indians in the massacre of 1729. The building is of the raised cottage plantation type and of entirely different structure than most of the other houses in the French Quarter.
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Title:
Old Gate And Stairway Spanish Cabildo
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
Description:
Overlooking Jackson Square in the heart of the Vieux Carre, or Old Quarter, of New Orleans is the Cabildo, erected in 1795. The transfer of Louisiana from Spain to France and from France to the United States took place here in 1803. Lefayette resided here in 1825 as a guest of the city. It now houses the Louisiana Historical Museum with its interesting and valuable exhibits and library.
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Title:
St. Roche's Chapel
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
Description:
Few, who visit New Orleans, fail to visit St. Roch's with its unusual above-ground burial niches, like pigeon holes in the wall that surrounds the ancient cemetery, and its romantic Shrine in the center, with storied charm for bringing love to girls who pray therein after visiting nine churches.
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Title:
Interior Of St. Martin Catholic Church
St. Martinville Louisiana (LA), Real Photo unused
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Title:
Interior St. Martin Catholic Church
St. Martinville Louisiana (LA), Real Photo unused
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Title:
St. Martin Catholic Church
St. Martinville Louisiana (LA), Real Photo
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Title:
State Capitol Baton Rouge
Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
Description:
The new Louisiana State Capitol is the tallest building in the South, 34 floors, being to top of beacons light 450 feet. The new Huey P. Long Bridge is 4.4 miles long including to proaches, the finest span across the Mississippi central pier, 409 feet high, equal to office building; 135 feet vertical clearance for steamers; 790 feet horizontal clearance cost $13,000,000.
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Title:
Jackson Square
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
Description:
Such renown buildings as the Cabildo, the St. Louis Cathedral, and the State Historical Museum are located near Jackson Square, formerly Place d'Armes. It was here that the United States formally received title from France.
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Title:
St. John's Cathedral
Lafayette Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
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Title:
St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
Description:
St. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans, La. The historic St. Louis Cathedral was erected in 1718 by Don Almonester y Roxas, a wealthy Spaniard, who donated it to the parish. Rebuilt 1720. present building 1794. The tombs of Marignys lie beneath the floor in front of the altar.
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Title:
Hotel New Orleans
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
Description:
Hotel New Orleans on World famous Canal street. Co completely air conditioned. Near center of business, theatrical and shopping districts.
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Title:
Hotel New Orleans
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
Description:
Hotel New Orleans on world famous Canal Street. Completely air conditioned. Near center of business, theatrical and shopping districts.
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Title:
Canal Street
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
Description:
This is modern New Orleans at its best - often called the country's most beautiful business street, it is paved with terrazzo and lined with pink borders. It is 171 feet wide.
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Title:
Café Du Monde
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
Description:
The Original French Market Coffee Stand. Café Du Monde. Original French Market Coffee Stand. Situated in New Orleans, in the Old Historic French Market. Erected 1813 opposite Jackson Square. Following an old New Orleans custom, both home folks and strangers gather nightly to sip this famous blend of "Cafe au-Lait" with Hot French doughnuts. The marble counter in this old establishment is reported to be over 100 years old. New Orleans' Most Modern Stainless Steel Kitchen.
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Title:
Modern New Orleans, Canal Street
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen PM 1948 Nov-15
Description:
Canal Street and the ever-growing skyline of the South's Greatest City. This 171 foot wide thoroughfare has been termed Americas most beautiful business street. It has terrazzo paving lined with pink borders
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Title:
Pontchartrain Bridge
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen PM 1954 Oct-20
Description:
The $5,500,000 Pontchartrain Bridge spans Lake Pontchartrain from Pointe Aux Herbes, south of New Orleans to Slidell on the north shore. The bridge, with its approaches, is the longest of its kind in the country. The actual span, entirely of concrete, is more then 5 miles in length and offers a chance for a beautiful, cool drive over the waters of Lake Pontchartrain. It brings New Orleans subsequently closer to the North and Saw.
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Title:
Scheinuk's, 2600 St. Charles Ave.,
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen PM 1947 May-26
Description:
New Orleans' Most Beautiful Flower Shop 2600 St. Charles Ave. - Phone Jackson 3944 Cable Address: "Scheinuk" Member F. T. D. New Orleans.
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Title:
Unloading Bananas
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
Description:
At New Orleans, the world's greatest banana port, more than 700 ships arrive each year loaded, each with 25,000 to 50,000 bunches of this popular fruit. At the banana wharves the individual bunches are carried from the hold of the ship to the door of the refrigerator car on mechanical conveyors.
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Title:
Ornamental Iron Fence
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
Description:
This is one of the curiosities of the type of work done in cast iron in old New Orleans before the Civil War. Can be seen at 915 Royal Street
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Title:
View In City Park
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1907 Mar-26
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Title:
Madame John's Legacy
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1907 Mar-09
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Title:
The U. S. Mint
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1906 May-10
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Title:
African House, Melrose Plantation
Natchitoches Louisiana (LA), Chrome unused
Description:
Built in 1833, this plantation and its buildings were built in the colonial period by a free woman of color. They are the only examples of African architecture on the North American Continent.
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Title:
Rodeway Inn, 1-20 at Thomas Road 2002 Glenwood Drive
West Monroe Louisiana (LA), Chrome PM 1979 Jun-18
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Title:
Canal Street
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Chrome PM 1966 Jan-15
Description:
This impressive street, America's wildest business thoroughfare, is 1971 feet across, and separates the "Old" from the "New" Orleans.
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Title:
Café Du Monde
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Chrome unused
Description:
The original coffee stand in the French Market of New Orleans. The site of the market has been used as a trading spot for hundreds of years, dating back to the days of the Indians, who traded here.
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Title:
Mardi Gras Day In New Orleans
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Chrome unused
Description:
Mardi grass day in new Orleans A day of unrestrained people at play; the greatest free show in the united states
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Title:
The Deville New Orleans Mid-Town Motor Hotel
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Chrome unused
Description:
The convenience and luxury of fine hotel living-room service, TV, swimming and wading pools, free parking, baby sitters, airport service 150 air-conditioned rooms in the heart of fabulous New Orleans. 3800 Tulane Avenue on highways 51, 61, and 65. Phone Audubon 2661.
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Title:
Metairie Cemetery
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), White Border unused
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Title:
Giant Oak, Audubon Park
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), White Border unused
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Title:
Palms On St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), White Border unused
Description:
The Beauty Spot of the American side of the City Called the Garden District, many handsome palms adorn the grounds.
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Title:
The Court House
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Divided Back PM 1913 Nov-18
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Title:
Burning Gas Well Oil City
Shreveport Louisiana (LA), Divided Back PM 1912 Oct-09
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Title:
San Pedro Harbor
San Pedro Louisiana (LA), Chrome PM 1965 Mar-10
Description:
The main channel, entrance to San Pedro Harbor - second largest deep sea, port in the United States. The west coast center of the fishing, shipping, and marine industry.
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Title:
Louisiana State Capitol
Baton Rouge Louisiana (LA), Linen PM 1956 Sep-28
Description:
The New Louisiana State Capitol is the tallest building in the South, 34 floors, height to top of beacon light 450 feet, construction begun January 1,1931, located on the site of the old State University Campus on University Lake.
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Title:
Jackson Square And Monument
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
Description:
St. Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square, New Orleans, La. Erected in 1792 at a cost of $50,000 and rebuilt in 1851. The site on which the St. Louis Cathedral stands was selected in 1718 by Bienville for a place of worship. In 1724 a structure of brick was erected and known as the Parish Church of St. Louis. It was destroyed by fire in 1788. Extreme right Pantalba Building where the Elite of the city dwelt.
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Title:
Window Balconies, 600 Block Royal Street
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen PM 1942 Oct-07
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Title:
Canal Street
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen PM 1943 Jan-29
Description:
This is modern New Orleans at its best - often called the country's most beautiful business street, it is paved with terrazzo and lined with pink borders. It is 171 feet wide.
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Title:
Ornamental Iron Fence
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
Description:
This is one of the curiosities of the type of work done in cast iron in old New Orleans before the Civil War. Can be seen at 915 Royal Street
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Title:
View In Metairie Cemetery
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen PM 1940 Oct-01
Description:
Metairie Cemetery, once a race track, turned into a burial place, for revenge by a blackballed applicant for membership in the Jockey Club. This is one of the most beautiful cemeteries in America.
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Title:
The Cabildo Old Spanish Court Bldg
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
Description:
In the foreground an Old Spanish Court Building, erected in 1795 by Don Almonaster Y. Roxas, Who gave it to the City. The Cabildo was the form of Government of New Orleans, which succeeded the French rule of the Superior Council of 1718, from 1767 and lasted until 1803. The Marquis de Lafayette lived here as a guest of the City of New Orleans in 1825 and it now houses the Louisiana Historical Museum, with its interesting and valuable exhibits and library.
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Title:
Dixie Tourist Court
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
Description:
Note the beautiful pecan bearing trees. Louisiana's only shady cool court. Situated 1 mile out of the interesting city of new Orleans, on U.S. 90, south Claiborne avenue. One of the beauty spots of Louisiana, cottages are modern in every respect, and have been built beneath bearing pecan trees. First class cafe and other accommodations on grounds. Plenty of auto and Trailer space, 1-2-3 and 4 room cottages with shower. City bus to court.
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Title:
Columns Senate Chamber
Baton Rouge Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
Description:
Scene showing the massive columns in the Senate Chamber. These violet shaded with yellow marble columns are from France
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Title:
House Of Representatives
Baton Rouge Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
Description:
The house of Representatives is located on the east wing of the main floor. The marble used in constructing this magnificent room was imported from France
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Title:
The Bourbon Orleans Ramada
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Chrome unused
Description:
The bourbon Orleans Ramada in the heart of the French quarter, located at bourbon and Orleans streets. The hotel has 250 luxurious rooms and suites with color TV. The rooms are decorated in French, Spanish, and Creole motifs. Entertainment nightly in Maurice's lounge. Home of the quadroon Ballroom.
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Title:
Royal Street Promenade
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), 4x6 Continental Chrome PM Mar-05
Description:
The French Quarter
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Title:
New Orleans At Night
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), 4x6 Continental Chrome PM 1984 May-18
Description:
Situated on the Mississippi river, This view shows part of downtown New Orleans And The Steamboat "Natchez".
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Title:
Fontainebleau Motor Hotel, Tulane Avenue At Carrollton
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), 4x6 Continental Chrome unused
Description:
Patio Living in the heart of gay, carefree New Orleans - that's your reward for staying at the Fontainebleau, the South's largest and finest motor hotel. Swim all day in three beautiful free form pools, or dance the night away under swaying palms. 494 exquisitely furnished rooms and suites, and only five minutes from the French quarter and the shopping district. And the food - Voila! C'est Magnifique! U. S. Highways 51 - 61 - 65 - 90 and 11 pass our door.
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Title:
St. Louis Cathedral
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), 4x6 Continental Chrome unused
Description:
The Present church, completed in 1794, the oldest Cathedral in the United States, was erected in honor of the patron saint of Bourbon, France. It witnessed the exchange of flags, December 1, 1803, when the flag of Spain was replaced by the tricolor of Napoleon's France, which only 20 days later was succeeded by the 15 stars and stripes of the U. S. A.
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Title:
New Orleans
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), 4x6 Continental Chrome PM 1983 Mar-08
Description:
America's most Interesting City. From this balcony of iron grill-work one is offered an excellent rear view of the St. Louis Cathedral & Gardens
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Title:
Pontalba Apartments
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), 4x6 Continental Chrome unused
Description:
Flanking Jackson Square, these buildings are believed to be America's first apartment buildings. Built in 1849, they are outstanding for their cast-iron balconies, and now house museums, shops and apartments.
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Title:
Elmwood Plantation, 5400 River Road
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), 4x6 Continental Chrome unused
Description:
Elmwood, oldest plantation in the Mississippi Valley. This lovely plantation home was built in 1762 by Nicholas Chauvin. Governor W.C.C. Claiborne, first American to govern Louisiana, occupied this home for a time in the Nineteenth Century.
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Title:
French Quarter
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), 4x6 Continental Chrome unused
Description:
Lace work balconies on St. Peter Street in the French Quarter
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Title:
The Louisiana Superdome
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), 4x6 Continental Chrome unused
Description:
The Louisiana Superdome, the world's largest enclosed stadium exhibition center, is located in downtown New Orleans. As tall as a 27 - story building, the giant Superdome allows viewing of sports, entertainment and exhibitions in indoor comfort. Capacity is 80,000 for football.
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Title:
Aerial View Of New Orleans
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), 4x6 Continental Chrome unused
Description:
This aerial view depicts the Louisiana Superdome, 1-10, the Crescent City Skyline, the Mississippi River and Bridge.
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Title:
Mississippi River And Jackson Square At Night
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), 4x6 Continental Chrome unused
Description:
This night scene depicts the splendor and beauty of the city lights looking down on the Marriott, Mississippi River and Jackson Square.
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Title:
The French Market
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), 4x6 Continental Chrome unused
Description:
This is the site of the famous market built by the Spanish in 1791. It reputedly stands on the site of an original Indian trading post
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Title:
French Market
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), 4x6 Continental Chrome unused
Description:
Here at the Farmers Market fresh produce arrives daily. Many of the restaurants send for the produce early each day to insure freshness. This market is located near the first site of trading between the Indians and French when New Orleans was first settled
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Title:
Bourbon Street
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), 4x6 Continental Chrome unused
Description:
Sometimes known as "Crazy Mixed-up Bourbon Street," this famous area of the French Quarter is a must for every visitor. Here you can find the finest of Dixieland Jazz., as well as nearly any kind of night club entertainment you might desire.
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Title:
Labranche Building, 700 Royal Street
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), 4x6 Continental Chrome unused
Description:
This lovely old building was erected about 1835 by Jean LaBranche. Its beautiful iron lace balconies, with intricate designs of entwined oak leaves and acorns, are among the many for which this city is famous.
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Title:
Louisiana Superdome
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), 4x6 Continental Chrome unused
Description:
The world's largest enclosed stadium exhibition center, located in downtown New Orleans. Designed for sports events, entertainment, cultural activities, conventions and trade shows, it is as tall as a 27 story building, and will seat 80,000 for football games.
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Title:
Louisiana Superdome
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), 4x6 Continental Chrome unused
Description:
The world's largest enclosed stadium exhibition center, located in downtown New Orleans. Designed for sports events, entertainment, cultural activities, conventions and trade shows, it is as tall as a 27 story building, and will seat 80,000 for football games.
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Title:
Louisiana Superdome
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), 4x6 Continental Chrome unused
Description:
The world's largest enclosed stadium exhibition center, located in downtown New Orleans. Designed for sports events, entertainment, cultural activities, conventions and trade shows, it is as tall as a 27 story building, and will seat 80,000 for football games.
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Title:
Rex Greets His Subjects, Mardi Gras
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
Description:
Here you see St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, just before it intersects with Canal Street. Rex, mighty Mardi Gras Monarch, is seen greeting his subjects as his float winds its way through dense crowds of merrymakers. Just two blocks back, the monarch was toasted by the Mayor and given the keys to the city. Three blocks farther on, he will toast his queen at the Boston Club in accordance with the age-old custom.
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Title:
Nakatosh Courts North City Limits
Natchitoches Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
Description:
Nakatosh Courts Modern Cottages. Air Cooled, Tile Bath, Gas Heat Beautyrest Mattresses, Automatic Closed Garages Modern Air cooled Coffee Shop in Connection.
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Title:
Old Columns Normals, Louisiana State Normal College
Natchitoches Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
Description:
These old columns on the campus of the Louisiana State Normal College are the front of the Bullard Plantation Home built in 1832. In 1857 the home became a part of the Ursuline Convent. During the Civil War after the Battle of Mansfield, the old home was used as a hospital. Later, when the property was transferred to the state, it became the home of the matron, Mrs. Agnes Scott Donaho.
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Title:
Boy And Girl On Fountain
El Paso De Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
Description:
Romance of the past is re-echoed on Olvera Street
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Title:
Lafitte Blacksmith Shop, 941 Bourbon Street
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
Description:
Lafitte Blacksmith Shop, 941 Bourbon Street. Lafitte's rendezvous site erected 1810. Headquarters of the famous pirate Jean Lafitte.
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Title:
Old Absinthe House, 234 Bourbon Street
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
Description:
Built nearly 200 years ago, about 1752, and for more than 100 years, since 1826, a rendezvous for bon-vivants. Included among whom were Jean and Pierre Lafitte, the buccaneer heroes of the Battle of New Orleans, who are said to have planned here some of the details of the famous battle with Andrew Jackson. The building has a characteristic "entresol" or hidden floor, where it is said stolen gold were hidden during the days of the Spanish Regime.
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Title:
Municipal Auditorium
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
Description:
One of the largest and most modern in this country. Its total seating capacity of 10,000 can be divided into two halls, one seating 6500 persons and the other 3500. Has fourteen other meeting rooms and 75,000 sq. ft. of space for exhibit purposes. Most of the Mardi Gras balls are held here.
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Title:
United States Post Office
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
Description:
United States Post Office covers an entire square block, across from which is a partial scene in beautiful Lafayette Square.
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Title:
Madame John's Legacy In The New Orleans' French Quarter
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
Description:
Madame John's Legacy at 632 Dumaine Street, in the New Orleans French Quarter, is the oldest building in the Mississippi Valley. This old structure, immortalized by George Washington Cable's Creole stories, has a long colorful history dating back to 1726 when the first owner, Jean Pascal, a sea captain from Provence, France, came to New Orleans. Here Captain Pascal lived with his wife and daughter until he was slain by the Natchez Indians in the massacre of 1729. The building is of the raised cottage plantation type and entirely different structure than most of the other houses in the French Quarter.
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Title:
Brulatour Courtyard
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Chrome unused
Description:
This lovely patio at 520 Royal Street in the Vieux Carre, is perhaps the most pointed and photographed patio in all New Orleans.
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Title:
Along A New Orleans Street
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Chrome PM 1966 May-05
Description:
New Orleans is a thoroughly enchanting city, combining the old with the New. It was founded by Jean Baptist Le Moyne Sieur, de Bienville, who named the city fro the Duc D'Orleans, the Regent of France. Louisiana wad admitted to the Union, April 30, 1812 and New Orleans was admitted to the Union April 30, 1812 and New Orleans was its capital.
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Title:
Sheraton Charles Hotel, 215 St. Charles Ave.,
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Chrome PM 1966
Description:
Completely refurbished, air conditioned. Family plan. No Charge for TV, radio. One block from French Quarter. Free transient guest parking.
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Title:
Lace Balconies, 700 Royal Street
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Chrome PM 1958 Dec-02
Description:
This lovely old building was built about 1835 by Jean LaBranche. Its beautiful iron lace balconies, with intricate designs of entwined oak leaves and acorns, are outstanding among the many for which this city is famous.
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Title:
Pontalba Apartments
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Chrome unused
Description:
Here is a view of one of the Pontalba Apartments, constructed nearly 110 years ago by the Baroness pontalba. The buildings are used today in practically the same manner as when built; that is, shops on the ground floor and living quarters on the second and third floors. The balconies on the buildings are specially designed and are noteworthy examples of Lace iron. The apartments flank the upper and lower sides of Jackson Square in the heart of the New Orleans French Quarters. New Orleans - America's most interesting city.
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Title:
Pat O'Brien's Courtyard, 718 St. Peter Street
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Chrome PM 1967 Feb-27
Description:
This ancient residence was once the town house of a prominent planter. It is now a popular refreshment establishment, and its courtyard is one of the finest in the Vieux Carre.
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Title:
Have Fun At Pat O'Brien's, 718 St. Peter Street
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Chrome PM 1961 Nov-09
Description:
Located in the heart of New Orleans "Vieux Carre" in the building and courtyard erected in 1791 as the first Spanish Theatre in the United States. Home of the famous "Hurricane Punch".
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Title:
Lace Balconies, St. Petr Street
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Chrome unused
Description:
St. Peter Street is an historic and picturesque thoroughfare running through the very heart of the Vieux Carre, leading directly to Jackson Square. Its historic buildings include new Orleans first skyscraper, America's first apartment house, and the old Spanish Prison.
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Title:
View Of Downtown Baton Rouge From The Top Of The State Capitol
Baton Rouge Louisiana (LA), Chrome unused
Description:
The capitol Garden in foreground, Baton Range, Louisiana
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Title:
The Louisiana Governor's Mansion
Baton Rouge Louisiana (LA), Chrome unused
Description:
The beautiful ante-bellum style residence of Louisiana Governors was completed in 1962
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Title:
Bird Sanctuary
Avery Island Louisiana (LA), Chrome unused
Description:
Here, in world-famous Jungle Gardens, is a bird sanctuary created by E. A. McIlhenny, who found seven young egrets, then almost extinct, and raised them in a cage, more than 50 years ago. They were freed but returned every year in increasing numbers. The population is now over 100,000.
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Title:
Courtyard Of Christian Woman's Exchange
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Chrome unused
Description:
Designed and built in 1831 as a private home. The Exchange, founded in 1881, now maintains a residence for business and professional women, with a shop in the former stable - visitors welcome.
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Title:
International Trade Mart
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Chrome unused
Description:
This beacon of world trade, symbol of New Orleans, The International City and Trade Gateway to the world, is located on the bank of the Mississippi River at the foot of Canal Street. The stately 407-foot high building has a revolving roof-top lounge.
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Title:
South view from Louisiana Capitol
Baton Rouge Louisiana (LA), Chrome unused
Description:
South view from Louisiana Capitol showing the beautifully landscaped front gardens and down-town Baton Rouge on the bank of the Mississippi River
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Title:
Spanish Fan Window
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Chrome unused
Description:
The finest example of Creole-Spanish fan-window in New Orleans is that one which looks upon the patio of the house, at 628 Toulouse street, built by Jean Francois Jacob in 1813.
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Title:
Interior Of St. Louis Cathedral
New Orleans Louisiana (LA), Linen unused
Description:
St. Louis Cathedral, built in 1794 - is still in active use. Many of the famous interior mural decorations were added in 1892. This church is located on Charters Street and is franked by h Cabildo and the presbyter. It faces Jackson Square.
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