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JACKSON SQUARE, NEW ORLEANS, LA.-24
ST. LOUIS CATHEDRAL
THE CABILDO
PONTALBA BLDG.
STATE HISTORICAL
MUSEUM
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Jackson Square, the Place d'Armes of "Old Orleans,"
scene of the most stirring events of the city's history.
Here the United States formally received title from
France. Here Lafayette was feted in 1826. The historic
St. Louis Cathedral was erected in 1718 by Don Al-
monaster Y. Roxas, wealthy Spaniard, who donated it to
the parish. Rebuilt in 1720, present building 1794.
Cabildo contains a splendid museum of art, historic
items and antiques. The State Historical Museum con-
tains important documents and books,
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-Published by New Orleans News Co., New Orleans, La
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