1951 Audubon Park, Zoo New Orleans LA Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

Step into the floral splendor of Uptown New Orleans with this vibrant linen-era postcard. Titled Audubon Park and View of Zoo, New Orleans, La., the image captures the lush, meticulously landscaped gardens of one of the city's premier public spaces. The scene features a foreground of colorful flowerbeds and manicured hedges leading the eye toward a central fountain and the historic structures of the Audubon Zoo. Named after naturalist John James Audubon, the park's scenic beauty and its world-class zoo have been a focal point for local recreation and tourism since the late 19th century.

Details

Era: Linen (circa 1951)
City: New Orleans
State or Region: Louisiana
Country: United States
Topic: Public Parks, Botanical Gardens, and Zoos
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Manuel C. De Lerno
Publisher: Louisiana News Co., New Orleans, La.
Printer: Colourpicture Publication, Boston 15, Mass., U.S.A.
Print Type: Lithograph