New Orleans, LA: Bel-Air Motel, 4104 Gentilly Highway, U. S. Route 90-11This vintage linen postcard of New Orleans, Louisiana was printed by the Tichnor Brothers of Boston, circa 19301945. It pictures Bel Air Motel, 4104 Gentilly Highway, U. S. Route 90 11, New Orleans, La.. It survives as a small, vivid window into New Orleans as travelers once saw it. It comes from the golden age of American "linen" postcards , named for the soft, textured rag paper that gave them their warmth and glow , and belongs to the celebrated

was purchased by Wm

Each reproduction is printed on museum-quality paper using a restored version of the original

The survey is an essential resource for understanding the evolution of architectural styles and the cultural narratives of the area

The survey aimed to capture the diverse architectural heritage of the Southern United States

The detailed representation of interior spaces provides valuable insight into the living conditions and design aesthetics of early Southern homes

The building is associated with Mr

Highway 82 & 1

The survey aimed to preserve and document the architectural heritage of the Southern United States

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This vintage linen postcard of Green River

It exemplifies the brickwork and design trends of its time

reputed to be the oldest house in the county