Canal Street New Orleans LA Postcard C.T. Art-Colortone Ray Cresson Photo
$ 5.28
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Canal Street New Orleans LA Postcard C.T. Art-Colortone Ray Cresson Photo. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. Discover a vibrant vintage view of Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, captured in this historic postcard. The image, a "C.T. Art-Colortone" creation by Curteich-Chicago, showcases the bustling thoroughfare with its distinctive streetcars, classic automobiles, and pedestrians. Notable landmarks such as the iconic Hotel Monteleone, the grand Saenger Theatre, and the Loew's theater are prominently featured, offering a glimpse into the city's rich architectural and entertainment history. This collectible piece provides a fascinating perspective of "Modern New Orleans" as it was described on the reverse, highlighting Canal Street as a 171-foot-wide business thoroughfare with a "terrazzo paving lined with pink borders." The postcard, featuring original photography by Ray Cresson, is a testament to the city's enduring charm and its status as "America's Most Interesting City." It's an ideal addition for collectors of Louisiana memorabilia, New Orleans history, and vintage travel ephemera, capturing the essence of a bygone era.
