Guide map of Vieux Carré, New Orleans, Louisiana

Subjects: Maps Rivers & Streams Town & City Views
Card type: Linen
Date: c. 1907 (Golden Age)

Back of Guide map of Vieux Carré, New Orleans, Louisiana, c. 1907 linen postcard — Back

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A colorful pictorial map of the Vieux Carré (French Quarter) in New Orleans, with labeled historic buildings, streets, and the Mississippi River. The map is decorated with balloons at the top and includes a banner title.

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PublisherNew Orleans News Co.

195 GUIDE MAP OF VIEUX CARRÉ OLD MINT HAUNTED HOUSE BEAUREGARD HOME ORIGINAL URSULINE CONVENT FRENCH MARKET JACKSON SQUARE CONGO SQUARE PAUL MORPHY HOUSE NAPOLEON HOUSE OLD ABSINTHE HOUSE U.S. CUSTOMS HOUSE ESPLANADE AVE. GOVERNOR NICHOLLS ST. PHILIP ST URSULINE ST Dumaine St ST. ANN ST ORLEANS ST TOULOUSE ST ST. LOUIS ST CONTI ST BIENVILLE ST DUMAINE ST ROYAL ST BOURBON ST DAUPHINE ST BURGUNDY ST RAMPART ST CANAL ST DECATUR ST CHARTRES ST PETER ST --- Here are architecturally unique Spanish and French structures ranging in age from 100 to nearly 200 years. Founded in 1718 by Bienville, the French era terminated in 1764 when the colony was ceded to Spain, but in 1801 returned to France. In 1803, with the Louisiana Purchase, began the American era. Published by New Orleans News Co., New Orleans, La. — Natural Color Post Card Made in U.S.A. by E. C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wis.—A-A-Y Post Card 16078 New Orleans—America's Most Interesting City

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Condition	Excellent
Place depicted	French Quarter, New Orleans, LA, New Orleans, LA
Place mentioned	E. C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, WI
Publisher	New Orleans News Co., New Orleans, LA
Notes	Linen texture visible; no white border; top left printed number '195'. No postmark, stamp, or handwriting — unused card. Divided back; Kropp 'Natural Color Post Card' stock with E C / K C9 stamp-box corner marks; card no. 16078. Light age toning, no damage.

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Guide map of Vieux Carré, New Orleans, Louisiana, postcard, c. 1907. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/guide-map-of-vieux-carr-new-orleans-louisiana. Accessed October 5, 2026.