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Jackson Square

This '50s era card reads "HEART OF OLD NEW ORLEANS: The Place d'Armes, where the Mississippi Valley had its beginning in 1718 when this Place was laid out by Bienville. Showing left to right the Cabildo, St. Louis Cathedral, State Historical Museum, Pontalba Apartments. In the foreground is Jackson Square. The St. Louis Cathedral was erected in 1718 by Don Alimonsaster y Roxas, rebuilt in 1720, present building 1794. The tombs of the Marigneys lie beneath the floor in front of the altar."

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Pirate Alley

This black and white postcard reads: "Pirates Alley — a name to conjure with. Here pirates passed on their way to the Cabildo Jail, and here the atmosphere of the old France and old Spain still prevails. Separating the Cabildo from the St. Louis Cathedral, this block-long alleyway leads from Cartres to Royal St."

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St. Anthony's Alley

This old 40s-era linen card reads: "Saint Anthony's Alley, a reminder of the old Spanish times, for centuries a promenade of the Priests of St. Louis Cathedral."

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Court of the Two Sisters

This black & white card 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."

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