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Reconstruction in Louisiana: The Two Governments of 1877: Illustrations

Sketches from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper

Engraving. large files of soldiers drill on Lafayette Square.Engraving. large crowd fills the square in front of St. Patrick's Hall, where men stand on the front balcony.  HathiTrust

Cabildo

Engraving Groups of soldiers stand at attention in front of the Cabildo, home to the Supreme Court. Horses pulls cannons and limbers. Officers on horseback. Large crowds watch all.

from HathiTrust

State House

color postcard of the St. Louis Hotel. Massive 4 story hotel commands a city block.

courtesy of the Historic New Orleans Collection