Old Gate And Stairway Spanish Cabildo

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Stock #:112137
Type: Postcard
Era: Linen
City: New Orleans
State: Louisiana (LA)
County: Orleans
Publisher: New Orleans News Co.
Size: 3.5" x 5.5" (9 x 14 cm)
Additional Details:
Overlooking Jackson Square in the heart of the Vieux Carre, or Old Quarter, of New Orleans is the Cabildo, erected in 1795. The transfer of Louisiana from Spain to France and from France to the United States took place here in 1803. Lefayette resided here in 1825 as a guest of the city. It now houses the Louisiana Historical Museum with its interesting and valuable exhibits and library.

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