Louisiana - the Pelican State, the Bayou State, the Creole State, Sportman's Paradise, the Boot
New Orleans
Dominated by St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square was the social and cultural center of the French Quarter. Today it lies at its heart.
From my aunt: Northern Virginia; November 2001
726 St. Peter Street
New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans is considered the birthplace of jazz. The finest in traditional New Orleans jazz is performed at Preservation Hall by jazzmen of the old school.
From my aunt: November 2008
New Orleans
The present church, completed in 1794, is the third structure erected on the same site in honor of the patron saint of Bourbon, France. It witnessed the exchange of flags, December 1, 1803, when the flag of Spain was replaced by the tricolor of Naploleon's France, which only 20 days later was succeeded by the 15 stars and stripes of the USA.
From my dad: Louisiana
St. Louis Cathedral dominates Jackson Square in the heart of the French Quarter. Local artists invide a moment's pause to savor the enchantment.
From my dad: 1997
Postmarked: New Orleans, Louisiana; November 2002
915 Royal St., New Orleans, La.
This fence which is located in the Old French Quarter at 915 Royal Street was made before the Civil War days. It is about fifty feet in length. It is very doubtful that a duplicate of this design was ever made.