1941 French Market New Orleans LA Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

Step into the bustling atmosphere of one of the city's most historic landmarks with this vibrant linen-era postcard featuring the French Market in New Orleans. Extending four blocks and constructed at a cost of $30,000, it was once described as the most remarkable spot in the city. The back of the card paints a vivid picture of the market as a true melting pot.  A place where buyers of all races and nationalities, from Gascon butchers and Moors to Creoles and Malays, united in a ceaseless babel of tongues. This view highlights the enduring charm of a site that has been a center of local commerce since the late 18th century.

Details

Era: Linen (circa 1941)
City: New Orleans
State or Region: Louisiana
Country: United States
Topic: Historic Marketplaces and Street Scenes
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: New Orleans News Co., New Orleans, La.
Printer: E. C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wis.
Print Type: Lithograph