Old Absinthe House New Orleans LA Bourbon Street Curt Teich Linen Postcard-image
Old Absinthe House New Orleans LA Bourbon Street Curt Teich Linen Postcard-image

Old Absinthe House New Orleans LA Bourbon Street Curt Teich Linen Postcard

$ 2.51

Signed: No Type: Printed (Lithograph) brand: Curt Teich Region: Louisiana Continent: North America Subject: Architecture Era: Linen (1930-1945) Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Country: USA Unit of Sale: Single Unit Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Features: Linen Theme: Cities Towns Postage Condition: Unposted City: New Orleans Time Period Manufactured: 1930-1949 Number of Items in Set: 1 Brand/Publisher: Curt Teich

Description

Old Absinthe House New Orleans LA Bourbon Street Curt Teich Linen Postcard. Discover the historic charm of New Orleans with this vintage postcard featuring the iconic Old Absinthe House at 234 Bourbon Street. This captivating linen postcard, produced by the renowned Curt Teich, vividly portrays the distinctive architecture of this legendary establishment. The image captures the building's corner facade, complete with its characteristic wrought iron balcony and green shutters, inviting a glimpse into its storied past. Built around 1752, the Old Absinthe House served for over a century as a famous rendezvous for bon-vivants, including the buccaneer heroes Jean and Pierre Lafitte, who are said to have plotted details of the Battle of New Orleans with Andrew Jackson within its walls. The building is also famed for its characteristic "entresol" or hidden floor, where legend claims stolen gold was concealed during the Spanish Regime. This collectible piece offers a tangible connection to the rich history and unique character of the French Quarter and Louisiana.

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