1960 Press Photo The Vieux Carre's historic St. Louis street gets a face-lift

The Vieux Carre's historic St. Louis street is getting a face-lifting in the block between Chartres and Royal as a $9000 widening project gets underway today. The street will be widened from 22 to 29 feet. Above view is from Royal looking toward the river.

Photo is dated 1960.

Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches.