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The Roosevelt Hotel's Blue Room

"Outstanding floor shows, headlined by top stars of the entertainment world; lilting dance music by one of the nation's finest orchestras; plus world-famous cuisine expertly prepared and deftly served under the supervision of your table captain, assure you a complete evening of relaxation and enjoyment in this, New Orleans' smartest dining and supper room."

(Also, check out this postcard's reverse side, with descriptive text.)

Lacework in Iron — French Quarter

Here'a classic shot of the ornate ironwork that New Orleans French Quarter is famous for — an element of Spanish architecture, actually, a misconception of many.

Canal Street by Night

This linen postcard reads: "Canal St.in New Orleans is America's widest business thoroughfare and is the dividing line between the old city and the new. The lighting system is one of the longest of its kind in the world, comprising 109 standards at 100 feet intervals."

Canal Street, 1910

Canal Street as looking southeast facing the waterfront — to today's location of Riverfront Park. (Map.) Note the trolley's — not far predecessors to the St. Charles Streetcars that still run today through the Garden District.