.
I recently posted a set of linen postcards containing views of New Orleans.
The linen postcards date from the 1930's to about 1950.
Here is a collection of views that are about twenty years older; scenes of New Orleans form the twenties.
None of the postcards was ever mailed, and there is some indication that one or more were used to advertise products.
..
A View of Jackson Square
.
.
A Park in New Orleans
.
.
The Old "Archbishopric" or Archbishop's Residence
.
.
The French Market in New Orleans
*
*
I am very fond of this set, although they have no "personalities" to be discovered.
They include views of the city which have changed or vanished.
recommend this
email
print
link to this page
Comments: 32
Thanks, Ron.
The postcard did not identify the park. It did indicate that the month was "November"
I replied to your wonderful comment about Jax beer.
Thanks, Faith.
Is there still a "French Market" in the city?
I visited New Orleans several times pre-Katrina, but don't recall seeing a French Market.
Peter, do you know how any of these sites look now?
Sadly, though, I have never been to New Orleans.
To Dannielle, yes Brad Pitt is funding and sponsoring some designing of homes in the Lower Ninth Ward, but many of the designs are so far out that the locals have a hard time accepting them. It is a slow process of rebuilding in that area.
Alas, that trip never occurred, although I took the time off and ran around New York with a friend who stayed with me following the destruction of his house in Bay St. Louis.
Princess Spanky Pants, you are going to love the research that the Amazing Kate, Census Detective has performed about the people that appear in my vintage postcards.
See many articles.
Sadly, though, I have never been to New Orleans. "
It was, and will be, a great city, Stephanie.
Much richer and exciting than I expected - it was not one of the top ten places I hoped to visit.
I was there twice for business conferences, and started to return on my own.
Delicious food, lovely public areas, remarkable architecture, and scores of tiny shops filled with original art, precious objects, all kinds of antique treasures.
Spot on, Wil.
Since I became an adult (two and a half years ago), I have not had any desire to participate in Mardi Gras (just as I could not be paid enough money to venture into Times Square on New Year's Eve).
But, there is music EVERYWHERE in the city, and one can have remarkable adventures by beginning the day with a stroll through the French Quarter.
It is a charming city, Dorine. I found it more exciting and interestng than I had expected.
I think you would enjoy it, Aniko.
It seems that many folks have not yet visited this city.
I am sure that you will get there some time, Kate.
I love the place, too.
Never saw it when it looked like the postcard image.
Shall we organize a tour for those of us who haven't been to Nola? I've been all over the continental US (even Alaska), but never to the southiest of the south.
Glad you enjoyed them, Melissa.
I have published a few dozen of these vintage cards in recent months.
I believe there are three or four prospective tour members on this comment thread, Beaker.
My husband and I have visited New Orleans, but we have never been there together.
Kate agrees with you, Mary Louise.
I hope that you and your husband can visit New Orleans together some time.
It is a romantic city.
I hope you can return soon, JoAnn.
In my articles is another collection of vintage scenes from New Orleans.