"st. Claude and dumaine streets, faubourg tremé". New orleans scene painted by paul poincy, 1895. The view is looking down river along st. Claude street with the steeple of st. Augustine church visible in the distance. Dumaine street is seen paved with cobble stones with streetcar tracks. An electric light is seen suspended by wires over the center of the intersection. A woman crosses the street with a basket on her head at center. At left is seen a woman pushing a pram. Further down the street children play on the banquette. A high-wheeler carriage seen parked at curb at left. Date: 1895.
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