Stairway Old Absinthe House New Orleans Vintage Interior Postcard
$ 5.28
Description
Stairway Old Absinthe House New Orleans Vintage Interior Postcard. The brickwork, curved stair design, and intimate scale evoke the building’s colonial-era construction and the layered history of New Orleans hospitality and nightlife. Subject: Interior stairway, Old Absinthe House, New Orleans. Offered here is a vintage mid-20th-century color postcard titled “Stairway, Old Absinthe House, New Orleans,” depicting an interior view of one of the city’s most legendary historic landmarks. This atmospheric image showcases a wooden staircase set within a brick-lined interior , accented by potted plants and period décor that reflect the Old Absinthe House’s long and storied past. The Old Absinthe House , located in the French Quarter at the corner of Bourbon and Bienville Streets, traces its origins to the mid-18th century . According to the card’s printed description, the building dates to 1752 and is described as one of the preserved relics of the old city. Over the centuries, it became famous as a gathering place for locals, sailors, writers, politicians, and travelers, particularly during the 19th century when absinthe was a fashionable and controversial spirit. Interior scenes such as this stairway are especially collectible, as most postcards of the Old Absinthe House focus on the exterior façade. The brickwork, curved stair design, and intimate scale evoke the building’s colonial-era construction and the layered history of New Orleans hospitality and nightlife. Even after absinthe was banned in the United States in 1912, the Old Absinthe House remained a cultural icon and continued operating as a tavern and tourist destination. This postcard was produced by E. C. Kropp Company of Milwaukee , a major mid-century postcard publisher known for its high-quality color images and linen-style cards. Kropp postcards often included informative historical text on the back, making them appealing to both collectors and history enthusiasts. The reverse is a divided back , printed “Made in U.S.A. by E. C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee,” with a stamp box indicating domestic and airmail rates, consistent with a circa 1940s–1950s production period. The card appears unused , with no writing or postage. Details: Subject: Interior stairway, Old Absinthe House, New Orleans Era: Circa 1940s–1950s Publisher: E. C. Kropp Company, Milwaukee Card type: Color interior view postcard Back: Divided, unused, with historical text Condition: Good vintage condition with light edge and corner wear, mild surface wear, and strong color and detail A wonderful addition for collectors of New Orleans history, French Quarter landmarks, historic taverns, interior architecture , or Old Absinthe House memorabilia . This postcard offers a rare glimpse inside one of the city’s most enduring and storied establishments, capturing its atmosphere rather than just its façade.
