Vintage Maestri Bridge New Orleans LA Linen Postcard Scenic View
$4.50
This vintage linen postcard features the iconic Maestri Bridge spanning Lake Pontchartrain from Pointe Aux Herbes to Slidell, near New Orleans, Louisiana. Printed in vibrant natural colors, the card beautifully capt ... Read More
This vintage linen postcard features the iconic Maestri Bridge spanning Lake Pontchartrain from Pointe Aux Herbes to Slidell, near New Orleans, Louisiana. Printed in vibrant natural colors, the card beautifully captures the bridge's impressive concrete span stretching over five miles across the lake, offering a glimpse of early 20th-century engineering and transportation history. The view highlights the bridge's distinctive twin control houses and long piers extending into the calm waters, set against a colorful sky.Published by New Orleans News Co. and printed by E.C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, this card is part of a classic series showcasing New Orleans landmarks. The reverse side includes a detailed description of the $5,500,000 bridge, emphasizing its status as the longest bridge of its kind in the country at the time. This collectible postcard is a wonderful piece for those interested in American infrastructure, Louisiana history, or vintage travel memorabilia.
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