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Mardi Gras on Canal Street in New Orleans in 1906

Notice the clothing the people wore and I would bet the house that there was not an alcoholic drink to be seen--when people acted civilly in public.
This was the location that my mother insisted on watching the Rex parade all the days of her life.


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Jola Dziubinska07-Mar-2011 23:57
Wow, Canal Street, it looks quite different now. Wonderful old picture.
Karen Stuebing06-Mar-2011 23:21
Mardi Gras without alcohol? Definitely a different era. Love this old photo and the clothing and original buildings. Hope it was a coolish day. :)
Jackdad06-Mar-2011 19:12
what an interesting old photo! So many people enjoying themselves!
pierreratte06-Mar-2011 15:27
Very nice souvenir, Bravo Coleen,
Yvonne06-Mar-2011 09:16
What a wonderful historic memorial photo you have there Coleen, amazing sized crowd!
nightwings06-Mar-2011 02:59
Looks like around D H Holmes or so, great historic photo. You're right about acting civilly. If we NEVER go back there for Mardi Gras....
ewa toll05-Mar-2011 22:05
I'm reading Gone with the wind right now and Scarlet is always on my mind , she would love this !
John Lester05-Mar-2011 16:24
Not to argue with you but considering the time and the water quality I would guess there were pocket flasks galore.
J. Scott Coile05-Mar-2011 16:04
...and on and on and on...
petesie05-Mar-2011 14:55
Great moment in New Orleans history....and a different time for sure.
LynnH05-Mar-2011 14:03
What a great photo. I love seeing the flags and grandstands.
pkocinski05-Mar-2011 13:30
Take away the booze and people can act civilly in public. Cool memory.
Neal Nye05-Mar-2011 12:10
A fascinating image from so long ago. Weren't there even any little flasks hidden in purses or jacket pockets?
Dennis Hoyne05-Mar-2011 03:43
I like these old photos from the archives.
Ed Preston05-Mar-2011 03:24
It sure was a different time! Thanks for sharing this Coleen.
Cindi Smith05-Mar-2011 02:02
Yep, no sleeze there. Looks like fun! Covered from head to toe... and no drunks. Oh, to live in a simpler place and time.
sschex05-Mar-2011 01:36
Sure looks different, still huge turnout.
s_barbour05-Mar-2011 01:13
Wow, look at all the people there, this is terrific Coleen!