Visited a couple of the old tobacco factories in New Orleans

[Leon]

Thanks for sharing, Zach. Looks like you had a fun time. Those are great before and after pictures. It seems whomever renovated the Irby Building at least kept the same theme. Here are a few pouches, and although shown a few times before, are scarce and apropos. I should add that it is my belief the Mino is circa 1920s and the Kotton is circa 1910s..

[Jobu]

I lived in New Orleans for a decade - just moved to Milwaukee two weeks ago. It never occurred to me to try and track these places down. Very cool Zach, thanks for posting this (even if you are two weeks late!). I will definitely add these stops to my trip the next time I go back to visit my friends.

[ZachS]

Originally Posted by Jobu

II will definitely add these stops to my trip the next time I go back to visit my friends.

I think there are only 3 locations left that had ties to the distribution of baseball cards. The 2 tobacco factories listed above and General Baking Co. (Mothers' Bread).

The old H. Weil Baking building is gone... there is a bank where it used to stand. The old Tango Eggs building was demolished. It was where the W Hotel New Orleans is now at the corner of Poydras and Tchoupitoulas.

The old General Baking building is a school now and is located at 517 Soraparu Street. I haven't stopped by there yet to take pictures but here are some before and after photos:

[skooter]

Thanks for the great photos and research. I lived in New Orleans for 63 years.
Great city, but many problems. Living in Picayune, MS since Katrina, but I get back whenever I can. I really appreciate your "Louisiana Cards" site. Thanks, and keep up the good work.

[buymycards]

Thanks for the photos, Zack. I haven't been to Louisiana in two years and your pictures have me itching to go back. I had planned a trip for next February but I just found out that I won't be able to get away from work for most of February. Thinking seriously about retiring and moving to New Orleans.

Rick

[Kawika]

This is a first class thread, Zach. Brings things to life. Thank you for your efforts.