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French Quarter Postcard
Era: 1901-1907
Postmark: February 1907
Description: New Orleans, La.
Jackson Square showing both Cabildo buildings and Cathedral
Publisher: Raphael Tuck & Sons
Art Publishers to their Majesties The King and Queen
French Quarter Postcard

Era: 1915-1929
Description: Jackson Square, New Orleans, La.
Jackson Square, the Place d'Armes of "Old Orleans," scene of the most stirring events of the city's history. Here the United States formally received title from France. Here Layfayette was feted in 1826. St. Louis Cathedral erected 1718, rebuilt 1720, present building erected 1794.
Publisher: E. C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee

French Quarter Postcard
Era: Curt Teich 1938
Description: Heart of Old New Orleans
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 alter.
Publisher: Curt Teich, Chicago
French Quarter Postcard
Era: 1907-1914
Description: Jackson Monument in Jackson Square, New Orleans, La.
Jackson Monument in Jackson Square, New Orleans, LA. Erected in 1846 to Andrew Jackson at a cost of $30,000, commemorating his historical defense against the British in 1815.
Publisher: The Acmegraph Co., Chicago, Ill.
French Quarter Postcard
Era: 1907-1914
Postmark: June 1908
Description: Wallace Magazines & Periodicals, Newspapers, Post Cards
Smallest News & Post Card stand in New Orleans, La. 103 Royal St., Size 4 x 4
Publisher: The Southern Publicity Co.
French Quarter Postcard
Era: 1907-1914
Postmark: February 1909
Description: Royal Street, New Orleans, La.
Publisher: Detroit Publishing Co.
French Quarter Postcard
Era: 1907-1914
Description: The French Market Coffee Girl
Buggy Ride PostCard
Era: 1945 - Present
Description: Buggy Ride Gaily decorated carriage tours offer visitors a unique taste of the French Quarter.
Publisher: Grant L. Robertson
Metairie, Louisiana 70001

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Postcards from Ashleigh Austin's personal collection