MetaChat - The state of Louisiana turned 200 today.

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30 April 2012

The state of Louisiana turned 200 today. Slate.com has some gorgeous photos, mostly of New Orleans, including some fantastic ones by Haneri Cartier-Bresson in the '40s.

post by: BoringPostcards at: 20:11 | 7 comments

And it doesn't look a day over 150.

posted by oneswellfoop 30 April | 20:33

Next year we get paved roads!

posted by ColdChef 30 April | 20:54

The USPS has LA stamps for sale. We got some today, they are pretty.

posted by ThePinkSuperhero 30 April | 21:00

#27, the paddle-wheel boat in the fog, is delightfully creepy.

posted by deborah 30 April | 21:15

Bon temps must happen!

posted by The Whelk 30 April | 23:02

While we're on the subject of photos, I was just sent a link to these wonderful photos of NYC in the early 20th century.

posted by altolinguistic 01 May | 05:49

The Ol'Gal looks pretty good for her age.

posted by govtdrone 01 May | 20:28

← I used to think the 3rd amendment was archaic and near comical but || I feel like I just lost 200 lbs ! →

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