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 1948 Jefferson Yearly Review

 

Aerial view of Gretna, p. 163

The Jefferson Parish Courthouse (now Gretna City Hall) and the Jefferson Memorial Arch can clearly be seen in this photo. Notice the warehouses to the west (left side of the photo) where today's courthouse complex is situated.

Advertisement for Jessie J. Breaux, Barber, p. 124

Aerial view of Kenner, p. 173

Moisant International Airport (now Louis Armstrong International Airport) can be seen in this view of Kenner. Notice the void of development surrounding the airport.

Advertisement for Johns-Manville, p. 106

Azalea Gardens Subdivision, p. 57

Azalea Gardens Subdivision was a small part of post World War II growth in Jefferson Parish.

Advertisement for Tucker's Steak House, p. 128

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