New Orleans LA Louisiana Unloading Bananas From Ship Side Postcard 60 for Sale

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New Orleans LA Louisiana Unloading Bananas From Ship Side Postcard 60 For Sale

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New Orleans LA Louisiana Unloading Bananas From Ship Side Postcard 60:
$2.99

This vintage postcard captures a bustling scene of workers unloading bananas in New Orleans, Louisiana, highlighting the city\'s prominence as the world\'s greatest banana port. The front of the card features a colorful and detailed illustration of workers handling banana bunches from conveyor belts to refrigerated train cars.

Key Features:

Theme: Unloading Bananas at the New Orleans Banana Wharf
Publisher: New Orleans News Co., New Orleans, LA
Made by: E.C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, WI
Postcard Number: 23213N
Era: Early 20th Century
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, unused with no writing on the back

Back Description:The back of the postcard provides a fascinating historical context:\"At New Orleans, the world’s greatest banana port, more than 700 ships arrive each year loaded, each with 25,000 to 50,000 bunches of this popular fruit. At the banana wharves, the individual bunches are carried from the hold of the ship to the door of the refrigerator car on mechanical conveyors.\"

Additional Information:

Dimensions: Standard postcard size
Postage: Unused, with a designated space for placing a stamp

This postcard is a fantastic addition to any collection, offering a glimpse into the rich history of New Orleans and its pivotal role in the banana trade. Perfect for collectors of vintage postcards, historical memorabilia, or those with an interest in New Orleans history.