Fort Pike And Rigolets Bridge

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Stock #:159626
Type: Postcard
Era: Linen
City: New Orleans
State: Louisiana (LA)
County: Orleans
Postmark: 1951 Apr-30
Postmark City: New Orleans
Postmark State: La
Stamp: 1C
Size: 3.5" x 5.5" (9 x 14 cm)
Recipient Address:ANTONE DICANDIA
1141 NOSTRAND AVE
Bklyn, NY

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Ft. Pike Built in 1819. Fort Pike - One of the numerous forts in the vicinity of New Orleans is located on the Old Spanish Trail (U.S. 90) The land was reserved for military purposes under executive order dated February 9, 1842. Recorlly restored and beautified and converted into a state park. In the background is the toll - free span over the Rigolets, noted fishing resort, which connects Lake Borne and Lake Pontchartrain. Although located about 35 miles from Canal Street, Rigolets is within the corporate limits of the City of New Orleans.

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