Greetings from New Orleans: A History in Postcards

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Explore New Orleans in over 230 colorful postcards published all through the first half of the 20th Century. These hand-tinted photographs and the accompanying text lend a hand remove darkness from this fascinating city, from its early agricultural and trade port origins, through its elaborate religious and riotous cultural heritage. Wonderful imagery of popular and historically significant sites accompanies interesting essays and trivia tidbits that make clear one in all North The united states’s most colorful cities. Seek advice from charming gardens, private courtyards, and balconies dripping in iron lacework. Tour scenic parks and revel in ornate, grand architecture. Read the tales of pirates, a bloody slave insurrection, political duels settled with swords, and beautiful burial vaults built to efficiently recycle the remains of family members.Guidelines for dating and current market values for these cards make this a wonderful reference for any person interested in collecting these historic treasures. The imagery makes this a nostalgic journey for any person fond of this great city, and an invaluable reference for New Orleans historians.

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