Fort Pike and Rigolets Bridge, New Orleans, Louisiana, circa 1940

Subjects: Bridges & Dams Coastal Scenery
Card type: Linen
Date: c. 1930 (White Border)

Back of Fort Pike and Rigolets Bridge, New Orleans, Louisiana, circa 1940, c. 1930 linen postcard — Back

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An elevated view looks across the water of the Rigolets, with the long truss spans of the Rigolets Bridge crossing the strait and the red-brick walls and grassy grounds of Fort Pike in the foreground. Fort Pike was built between 1819 and 1827 as part of the coastal defense system guarding the passes into Lake Pontchartrain and New Orleans, and was named for Brigadier General Zebulon Pike. The bridge carries the highway across the Rigolets, the narrow tidal strait linking Lake Pontchartrain with Lake Borgne.

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PublisherHirschwitz

FORT PIKE AND RIGOLETS BRIDGE, NEW ORLEANS, LA. --- Ft. Pike built in 1819. FORT PIKE — One of the numerous forts in the vicinity of New Orleans is located on the Old Spanish Trail (U.S. 90). The land was reserved for military purposes under executive order dated February 9, 1842. Recently restored and beautified and converted into a state park. In the background is the toll-free span over the Rigolets, noted fishing resort, which connects Lake Borgne and Lake Pontchartrain. Although located about 35 miles from Canal Street, Rigolets is within the corporate limits of the City of New Orleans. 21-A. HIRSCHWITZ, NEW ORLEANS, LA. GENUINE CURTEICH-CHICAGO "C.T. ART-COLORTONE" POST CARD (REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.) POST CARD PLACE ONE CENT STAMP HERE 7A-H2104 NEW ORLEANS — AMERICA'S MOST INTERESTING CITY

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Publisher	Hirschwitz
Condition	Very good
Place depicted	Fort Pike, New Orleans, LA
Place depicted	Rigolets Bridge, New Orleans, LA
Publisher	Hirschwitz, New Orleans, LA
Notes	White border; linen-textured stock with bright, flat coloring typical of mid-century view cards. No postmark, stamp, or handwriting; unused card. Divided back, linen-textured C.T. Art-Colortone stock, white border on front; light soiling and toning on the back.

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Fort Pike and Rigolets Bridge, New Orleans, Louisiana, circa 1940, postcard, c. 1930. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/fort-pike-and-rigolets-bridge-new-orleans-louisiana-circa-19. Accessed October 25, 2026.