Location in the Collection
Source
Columbia University Department of Art History & Archaeology Photograph Collection, digitized by the Media Center for Art History, with support from the Samuel H. Kress Foundation
Storage Location
Digitized Date
2022
Legacy Inventory Number
24079
Label Transcription
Chretien Point; Sunset, Louisiana, United States; SEE BACK; V-S-1; Built in early 1800s by Hypolite Chretien. Reputedly a hangout for smugglers, including Lafitte and his lieutenants. Chretien is located approximately 3 miles southwest of Sunset, Louisiana, west on La. 182, south on La. 754 for 200 yards, then left on parish road for approximately 2 miles.; 24079
Record ID
2023_photocoll_0166_0087