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NEW ORLEANS: MARDI GRAS. Rex receiving the key to the city at City Hall during
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NEW ORLEANS: MARDI GRAS. Rex receiving the key to the city at City Hall during
NEW ORLEANS: MARDI GRAS.
Rex receiving the key to the city at City Hall during Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans, Louisiana. Photographed c1906
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1906 Award Celebration Ceremony Chariot City Hall Colonnade Column Ionic Mardi Gras New Orleans Pediment Platform Presentation Receive Spectator Southeast
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This print captures a momentous occasion in the vibrant city of New Orleans during Mardi Gras festivities. Taken around 1906, it showcases the grandeur of Rex, the King of Carnival, receiving the key to the city at City Hall. The image transports us back to an era when celebrations were marked by elegance and tradition. The photograph highlights the magnificent architecture of City Hall with its impressive colonnade and pediment adorned with intricate details. The crowd gathered outside eagerly awaits this significant ceremony, their faces filled with excitement and anticipation. Spectators line up along the platform where Rex stands proudly in his chariot-like carriage, symbolizing his regal status. As we delve into this historical snapshot, we are reminded of how Mardi Gras has always been a time for celebration and recognition in New Orleans. This event serves as a testament to the deep-rooted traditions that have shaped this unique city's identity over time. Through this remarkable piece from The Granger Collection, we witness a turn-of-the-century spectacle that encapsulates both American pride and community spirit. It is an enduring reminder of how festivals like Mardi Gras continue to unite people across generations while honoring cherished customs.
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