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Huey P. Long Bridge, p. 18 |
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The Huey P. Long Bridge opened in 1935, joining for the first time the East and West Banks of Jefferson Parish. |
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Advertisement for Pontchartrain Beach amusement park, p. 12 |
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Located on Lake Pontchartrain, this popular amusement park provided New Orleans area residents with summer fun until it closed in the late 1970s. |
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Frank J. Clancy Gymnasium at Kenner High School, p. 25 |
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On July 21, 1935, this gym was dedicated to the memory of John and Margaret Clancy, parents of Sheriff Frank J. Clancy. This gym cost $15,000 to build. |
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Advertisement for American Frog Canning Co., p.90 |
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American Frog Canning Co., located on Jefferson Highway two miles from New Orleans in Jefferson Parish, prepared, packed, and shipped worldwide cans of white meat of giant frogs. |
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Lafitte Oil Field, p. 53 |
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In 1934, evidence was found of a large field of oil eight miles south of Lafitte on the Dupree Cut when the field department of the Texas Company completed their Bayou St. Denis No. 1 well. |
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Advertisement for Louisiana State University, p. 6 |
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