Huey P. Long Bridge New Orleans LA Linen Postcard Train Mississippi River
$ 5.28
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Huey P. Long Bridge New Orleans LA Linen Postcard Train Mississippi River. 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 piece of Louisiana's engineering marvel with this vintage linen postcard featuring the iconic Huey P. Long Bridge in New Orleans. The vibrant, textured surface characteristic of linen postcards beautifully captures the grandeur of this multi-span bridge crossing the mighty Mississippi River. An impressive train is visible on the upper deck, highlighting the bridge's dual purpose for both rail and automotive traffic, as described on the reverse as "one of today's greatest engineering feats." This collectible postcard, published by "A COLOURPICTURE" PUBLICATION of Boston and distributed by Louisiana News Co., provides a unique glimpse into the historical significance of the Huey P. Long Bridge. Erected at a cost of $13,000,000 and taking three years to build, this structure was a monumental achievement, boasting the longest free bridge in America at the time of its construction. The detailed image, coupled with fascinating facts on the back, makes this a compelling item for collectors of Louisiana memorabilia, railroad history, or vintage postcards depicting significant architectural landmarks.
