Modern New Orleans

Modern New Orleans (1940)

May 11th, 19400h 8min

Documentary
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Overview

This Traveltalk look at New Orleans starts at the recently modernized port and harbor facilities, with ships unloading various cargo and loading cotton. We then ride along Canal Street and visit the Tulane University campus. After a look at the variety of the residential architecture, we end our visit at the city's new airport.


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