1938 Metairie Cemetery New Orleans Louisiana

Peer through the stately arched entrance of Metairie Cemetery in this evocative vintage postcard, and you'll glimpse the marble vaults that have earned this sacred ground a reputation as the most beautiful cemetery in America. Established in 1870 on the former site of the Metairie Race Course, this cemetery is a stunning example of New Orleans’ unique relationship with memory, architecture, and artistry.

The transformation from racetrack to resting place is steeped in local lore, and the result is breathtaking. Within the gates, winding avenues with live oaks guide visitors past elaborate tombs, Greek temples, Gothic spires, and Italianate statues—many carved from gleaming white marble. This postcard captures that first awe-inspiring view, as the arched gateway frames a world where time slows, and history speaks through stone.

The cemetery holds a cross-section of New Orleans’ rich and storied past from Civil War generals to jazz musicians and mayors. Its elaborate vaults and serene landscaping reflect the city’s love of pageantry and reverence for its dead.

This postcard would look great framed, make a wonderful hostess gift, or make an excellent addition to any collection.

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