10 1909 – 1912 Louisiana Plaquemine Locks Opening Real Photo Postcards RPPC

Description

10 very rare real photo postcards.
Four images dated 1909 and show newly opened locks and include the first steamboat Carrie B. Schwing passing through the locks, gates opening and spectators watching.
Two other photos so damage from a storm and workers moving sacks for a levee.
The remaining images show high tides shots, water flowing over the front gate and other ships passing through the lock.
1 image is dated 1912 on front.
All postally unused.
7 postcards have an individual tiny tack hole at thet top. Does not impact image but mentioned for accuracy.
Great archive.
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