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Vintage linen postcard captioned "St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, New Orleans, La. - 177," a vertical view of the cathedral's three spires and clock above the palms and flowers of Jackson Square, with the equestrian statue at right. Standard size, about 3.5 x 5.5 inches. Unused and clean with no writing, postmark or stamp; light handling only, see photos.
The back reads: "The historic St. Louis Cathedral was erected in 1718 by Don Almonaster Y. Roxas, a wealthy Spaniard, who donated it to the parish. Rebuilt 1720, present building 1794. The tombs of the Marignys lie beneath the floor in front of the altar." Published by New Orleans News Co., New Orleans, La., and made by E. C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wis., number 19404, with the line "New Orleans - America's Most Interesting City."
A classic French Quarter view for collectors of New Orleans, Louisiana linens and Catholic cathedral postcards.
The back reads: "The historic St. Louis Cathedral was erected in 1718 by Don Almonaster Y. Roxas, a wealthy Spaniard, who donated it to the parish. Rebuilt 1720, present building 1794. The tombs of the Marignys lie beneath the floor in front of the altar." Published by New Orleans News Co., New Orleans, La., and made by E. C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wis., number 19404, with the line "New Orleans - America's Most Interesting City."
A classic French Quarter view for collectors of New Orleans, Louisiana linens and Catholic cathedral postcards.