About This Vintage Postcard
Step inside the legendary home of the Hurricane cocktail with this vibrant linen-era postcard featuring the main bar at Pat O'Brien's. Established in 1933 after the repeal of Prohibition, this French Quarter institution moved to its current historic site at 718 St. Peter Street in 1942. The back of the card highlights the building's deep history as the site of the first Spanish Theatre in the United States, built in 1792. The image captures the bar's signature rustic atmosphere, complete with exposed brick walls, a long wooden counter, and the famous collection of beer steins hanging from the ceiling beams. This view preserves the cozy character of one of New Orleans' most iconic social landmarks.
Details
Era: Linen (circa 1941)
City: New Orleans
State or Region: Louisiana
Country: United States
Topic: Historic Bars and Nightlife
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: Unstated
Printer: M.W.M. Color-Litho, Aurora, Mo.
Print Type: Lithograph, Bursheen Finish (considered highly desirable in the world of Deltiology)
This card would look great framed or make an excellent addition to any collection.
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