Huey P. Long Bridge, New Orleans, LA, 1942

Subjects: Bridges & Dams Railroads & Trains Rivers & Streams
Card type: Linen
Date: c. 1942 (Linen)

Back of Huey P. Long Bridge, New Orleans, LA, 1942, c. 1942 linen postcard — Back

About this postcard

The Huey P. Long Bridge stretches across the Mississippi River at New Orleans, its steel cantilever truss and curved approach dominating the view. A railroad track runs along the right side, with dense trees and water below. Completed in 1935 and named for Louisiana governor Huey P. Long, the bridge carried both rail and automobile traffic, with two 18-foot roadways flanking the tracks. It linked New Orleans with the west and was promoted as the longest free bridge in America and one of the great engineering feats of its day.

Postcard Details

Message · English

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PublisherCurteich-Chicago

The Huey P. Long Bridge, New Orleans, La. Connecting New Orleans, La. with the Great West The Huey P. Long Bridge at New Orleans, La. over the Mississippi River. Erected at a cost of $13,000,000. The total length from railroad approach to end is four and one half miles. The channel span over the navigation channel of the river is 790 feet. The longest free bridge in America and one of to-day's greatest engineering feats. Two auto-roadways one on each side which are 18 feet wide. Time in erecting about 3 years.

PostmarkedNew Orleans, LA

Addressed to

Mr. John Amos Board

911 Hartford Ave. West Point, VA

Postcard record

Postmarked	New Orleans, LA
Publisher	Curteich-Chicago
Condition	Excellent
Place addressed	Mr. John Amos Board, 911 Hartford Ave., West Point, VA
Place depicted	Huey P. Long Bridge, New Orleans, LA
Place mentioned	New Orleans, LA
Stamp	1c Statue of Liberty, green, perforated on all sides
Stamp	1c Industry-Agriculture For Defense
Notes	Linen texture.

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Huey P. Long Bridge, New Orleans, LA, 1942, postcard, c. 1942. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/huey-p-long-bridge-new-orleans-la-1942. Accessed November 2, 2026.