Interior of Upper Pontalba Apartment, 1937.

ID: 3910 ~ Source: The historic Pontalba Buildings (St. Peter and Chartres Streets) were renovated by the WPA preserving the old buildings and converting the old apartments into modern living quarters. Interior. June 10, 1937. WPA Photograph Collection, The Louisiana Division, New Orleans Public Library, 219 Loyola Ave., New Orleans, LA. Series Number, 11.55. ~ Creator: The Works Progress Administration
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