Bachman lithograph of New Orleans, 1851

Bachman lithograph of New Orleans, 1851

I just love these illustrations. I know they’re usually far from accurate, but they still give you a good idea of the growth of a city. If you click on the map, you should get a larger-res version. Aside from the cathedral, chat can you spot?

(Public domain image. Physical rights held by HNOC)

 

 

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