1940 Baton Rouge Bridge & Mississippi River LA Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

Witness a marvel of mid-century engineering with this vibrant linen-era postcard featuring the Baton Rouge Bridge, now known as the Huey P. Long Bridge. Completed in 1940 after three years of construction, this massive structure cost the State of Louisiana ten million dollars. The image captures the bridge's intricate steelwork and imposing concrete piers against a fiery sunset sky. Designed to accommodate both motor and railway traffic, the toll-free bridge became a vital link for Southern commerce. This view preserves the monumental scale of one of Louisiana's most significant industrial landmarks during its first decade of service.

Details

Era: Linen (circa 1940)
City: Baton Rouge
State or Region: Louisiana
Country: United States
Topic: Bridges and Industrial Engineering
Condition: Circulated (Postmarked 1951)
Postage: 1¢ Green George Washington Stamp with "Hire the Handicapped" Slogan Cancel
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: Harris News Agency, Baton Rouge, La.
Printer: Curt Teich and Co., Chicago, Ill.
Print Type: Lithograph