Heart Of Old New Orleans

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Stock #: 63553
Type: Postcard
Era: Linen
City: New Orleans
State: Louisiana (LA)
County: Orleans
Publisher: Post Card Specialties
Postmark: 1957
PM City: NEW ORLEANS
PM State: LA
Stamp: 2C
Size: 3.5" x 5.5" (9 x 14 cm)

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The Place d'Armes, where the Mississippi Valley had its beginning in 1718 when this Place was laid out by Bienville. Showing left to right the Cabildo, St. Louis Cathedral, State Historical Museum, Pontalba Apartments. In the foreground is Jackson Square. the St. Louis Cathedral was erected in 1718 by don Almonaster Y Roxas, rebuilt in 1720, present building 1794. The tombs of the Marigneys lie beneath the floor in front of the altar.

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