Jackson Square And Cabildo

Price: $4.95
  

Stock #: 89743
Type: Postcard
Era: Linen
City: New Orleans
State: Louisiana (LA)
County: Orleans
Postmark: 1947 Jul-00
PM City: New Orleans
PM State: LA
Stamp: 1C
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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