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Court of the Two Sisters

Yellowed with age, the front of this beauty reads: "The Romantic Rendezvous of New Orleans. Finest of Creole and French Cuisine. Dining & Dancing. MA 2880 [Editor's note: this is the phone number]. Sketched in The Court of The Two Sisters. New Orleans, LA. 613 Royal St. thru to 614 Bourbon St."

The reverse reads: "The Court of the Two Sisters. The name was gained from the fact that two sisters, members of an aristicratic family of Old New Orleans, here conducted a fancy and variety store for a period of years. The present structure, three stories and attic, was erected in 1832 by Zenon Cavalier, financier of note in the early days of Louisiana history, and a Colonel in the American forces in the War of 1812. Prior to this, the site was occupied as a residence of Sieur Etienne de Perier, Govenor of the French Colonial period — 1725-1733, succeeding Bienville, Govenor General, founder of New Orleans (1718). De Perier was a tireless and energetic administrator and was noted for distributing rewards and punishment with equal impartiality. Of particular interest and charm is the picturesque courtyard, the most spacious patio in the historic center of the Old French Quarter. During the earlier days this courtyard was a pleasant retreat for family privacy and also served as a delightful cooling system that was ideally adapted to a warm, moist climate."

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Old Slave Block

"This paricular slave block was situated in the rotunda of the Old St. Louis Hotel. The auctioneers of the city frequently used it when they had slaves to sell, up to the time of the Civil War. Now located in the State Historical Museum."

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Canal Street

"Modern New Orleans — Canal Street and the ever-growing skyline of the South's Greatest City. This 171-foot-wide thoroughfare has been termed America's most beautiful business street. It has terrazzo paving lined with pink bordeers."

This card is addressed to "Mr. & Mrs. James Brown", is dated 7-5-48, and is inscribed: "Gertie & Hubby: We leave for home tomorrow. All fine at Singer. Having a lovely trip. Love, Leoh & all."

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The Corn Fence, 915 Royal Street

This circa-1940s linen card reads: "The Corn Fence, 915 Royal Street, is about 50 ft. long. It was made prior to 1861 and no known duplicate of this design is in existence."

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