Scenic New Orleans: 1930 Charm

This circa 1930 silent film, Scenic New Orleans, captures the Crescent City’s allure in black-and-white. Footage showcases landmarks like the St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, and the French Quarter’s wrought-iron balconies, alongside bustling downtown streets—likely Canal and Bourbon—teeming with streetcars, pedestrians, and Model A cars. Shots include the Mississippi River levees, the Garden District’s mansions, and perhaps the Cabildo, logged for detail. An amateur or promotional reel, it frames New Orleans’ vibrant mix of history, culture, and urban life in a pre-Depression glow.